Struggling to get your music heard in a crowded scene? This week’s guest knows exactly what it takes—and he built a whole platform to help make it happen.

In this episode, I talk with Julian Green, the creator and curator behind Carbon Sound—a music platform from The Current, KMOJ, and MPR that’s all about celebrating the depth and impact of Black musical expression. Whether you’re into hip-hop, R&B, Afrobeats, funk, electronic, or just great music in general, this one’s for you.

We get into:

• Julian’s journey from Radio K to building something completely new
• The mission behind Carbon Sound and why it stands apart
• How the platform supports local artists (and how to get your music played)
• Do’s and don’ts of submitting your music
• Why community, quality, and context matter more than ever
• What’s next for Carbon Sound and how you can be a part of it

If you're an artist trying to break through—or just a listener who cares about music that matters—this episode offers a look behind the curtain at one of the most exciting new platforms in our scene.

Let’s get into it.

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