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# Upward Spiral #15: Jason Feinberg (Epitaph Records) On Digital Strategy, Artist Hubs, & More
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/upward-spiral-15-jason-feinberg-of-epitaph-on-digital-strategy-artist-hubs-more/
- Published: 2012-12-06T11:01:00.000Z
- Updated: 2012-12-06T11:01:00.000Z
- Description: Jason Feinberg, VP of Digital Strategy at Epitaph / Anti- Records, joins the conversation. As a veteran of the digital music space and an insightful teacher/speaker/writer, Jason has a lot. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/12/upward-spiral-15-jason-feinberg-of-epitaph-on-digita
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****[Jason Feinberg](https://twitter.com/jasonfeinberg?ref=hypebot.com), VP of Digital Strategy at [Epitaph](http://www.epitaph.com/?ref=hypebot.com) / [Anti- Records](http://www.anti.com/?ref=hypebot.com), joins the conversation. As a veteran of the digital music space and an insightful teacher/speaker/writer, Jason has a lot to say about the state of the "artist hub". Hear his big-picture ideas and practical, useful advice. Plus, get recommendations for books, music, and portable speakers, and find out what kind of beer Kyle *doesn't* recommend. The Upward Spiral** is a podcast about the new music industry featuring [Kyle Bylin](https://twitter.com/?ref=hypebot.com#!/kbylin) ([Live Nation Labs](http://www.livenationlabs.com/?ref=hypebot.com)), music industry consultant [Jason Spitz](https://twitter.com/?ref=hypebot.com#!/jasonspitz) (Former Director of Marketing at [Topspin](http://www.topspinmedia.com/?ref=hypebot.com)), and [Hypebot](https://www.hypebot.com/)'s [Hisham Dahud](http://twitter.com/hishamdahud?ref=hypebot.com) (also of [Fame House](http://famehouse.net/?ref=hypebot.com)). Along with special guests, the group discusses current events and issues that face artists & music professionals.

### **Episode ContentsSpecial Guest:** [Jason Feinberg](https://twitter.com/jasonfeinberg?ref=hypebot.com), VP of Digital Strategy at [Epitaph](http://www.epitaph.com/?ref=hypebot.com) / [Anti- Records](http://www.anti.com/?ref=hypebot.com)**News:**

- [iTunes 11 is out](https://www.hypebot.com/itunes-11-is-finally-here/)
- [Metallica launches a label and regains control of masters](https://www.hypebot.com/metallica-splits-from-wmg-to-launch-blackened-recordings/)
- [Turntable.fm founders announce a new product, Piki](https://www.hypebot.com/turntablefm-pivots-to-piki/)
- [DMX sings Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL12dJOWmH4&ref=hypebot.com)**Recommondations**
- [Boombotix REX](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/boombotix/boombot-rex-ultraportable-speaker?ref=hypebot.com)
- [Lord Huron – Lonsome Dreams](https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lonesome-dreams/id563052469?ref=hypebot.com)
- Kyle's *Anti* Recommendation – Hefeweizen Beer
- [*Whatcha Gonna Do With That Duck* by Seth Godin](http://www.amazon.com/Whatcha-Gonna-That-Duck-Provocations/dp/1591846099?ref=hypebot.com)

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