The Wholesome Music Podcast

Cameron Ljungkull & Augustus Watkins
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The DIY podcast for DIY musicians. Hosts Cameron Ljungkull and Augustus Watkins meet weekly to talk shop about indie music, the creative process, and the music industry.

  1. 2D AGO

    Are counterfeit vinyls flooding the market?

    London police break up a fake vinyl operation! Inside a recent bust in London where police seized over $350,000 worth of fake merchandise. Links The Vinyl Comeback Has a Dark Side: London Police Shut Down Major Counterfeit Vinyl Operation—Over $350,000 in Dupe Discs Seized by Ashley King for Digital Music News Send us Fan Mail Recorded live at Secret Spot DTLA http://secretspotdtla.com Cameron Ljungkull https://www.cameronljungkull.com Augustus Watkins https://augustuswatkins.com Cocaine Opera - Music PR https://cocaineopera.com/

    7 min

  2. 5D AGO

    One marketing firm changed EVERYTHING we know about social media

    Is ANYTHING real on the Internet? How did a small-time musician's observations about music promotion blow up the entire world of social media marketing? We trace a story that begins with the band Geese, travels to a little-known SXSW talk, and ends with us rethinking the entire landscape of social media marketing.  This story contains a ton of helpful tips for how to get your music to more people. It ALSO contains food for thought that might make you wonder if ANYTHING is real online? Links The Fanfare Around the Band Geese Actually Was a Psyop by John Semley for Wired Fake Fans by Eliza McLamb, on her Substack "Words from Eliza" The Secret to How a Song Goes Viral on TikTok, With Digital Marketing Agency Chaotic Good by Billboard On The Record Send us Fan Mail Recorded live at Secret Spot DTLA http://secretspotdtla.com Cameron Ljungkull https://www.cameronljungkull.com Augustus Watkins https://augustuswatkins.com Cocaine Opera - Music PR https://cocaineopera.com/

    27 min

  3. 6D AGO

    Staying Safe During Festival Season

    Don't make these mistakes! What's it take to stay safe and still have a good time during festival season? Our friends at No Creeps Movement and Gritty In Pink share some tips on how to get the most out of your festival tickets by ensuring the safety of everyone you came with. Links No Creeps Movement https://instagram.com/nocreepsmvmtGritty In Pink https://instagram.com/grittyinpinklifeStay Aware During Festival Season: Ways to Stay Safe While Still Having a Good Time by No Creeps Movement and Gritty In Pink https://www.instagram.com/p/DW10uNuicAY/Send us Fan Mail Recorded live at Secret Spot DTLA http://secretspotdtla.com Cameron Ljungkull https://www.cameronljungkull.com Augustus Watkins https://augustuswatkins.com Cocaine Opera - Music PR https://cocaineopera.com/

    10 min

  4. APR 26

    Live Nation found guilty of being an illegal monopoly

    The end of ticket gouging?  Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, has been found guilty of operating an illegal monopoly and overcharging fans. Could the company be broken apart? Will this decision make it easier for musicians to operate successful tours? Will concert prices get cheaper? Links Ticketmaster-owner Live Nation ran a monopoly and overcharged fans, jury finds by Archie Mitchell and Kali Hays for BBC Live Nation and Ticketmaster lose antitrust trial: What happened, what it means, and what comes next by Murray Stassen for Music Business Worldwide  Send us Fan Mail Recorded live at Secret Spot DTLA http://secretspotdtla.com Cameron Ljungkull https://www.cameronljungkull.com Augustus Watkins https://augustuswatkins.com Cocaine Opera - Music PR https://cocaineopera.com/

    13 min

  5. APR 23

    Singer D4VD Finally Arrested

    CW: Murder, Child Abuse Reports and online speculation have been circulating around singer D4vd following alleged developments tied to an investigation in the Hollywood Hills. We break down everything currently being reported — what’s been confirmed, what remains unclear, and how this story has evolved over time. We also take a closer look at the potential legal implications. This is a developing situation. Details may change as more verified information becomes available. Send us Fan Mail Recorded live at Secret Spot DTLA http://secretspotdtla.com Cameron Ljungkull https://www.cameronljungkull.com Augustus Watkins https://augustuswatkins.com Cocaine Opera - Music PR https://cocaineopera.com/

    6 min

  6. APR 18

    How to play the world's biggest music festivals

    Do YOU want to play Coachella? It takes more than luck to play the big festivals. We discuss how to think strategically about your goals and approach your career with intention. Links So You Want a Set at Coachella? by IG: @beatcave.ca https://www.instagram.com/p/DXEy0uYjUck/Send us Fan Mail Recorded live at Secret Spot DTLA http://secretspotdtla.com Cameron Ljungkull https://www.cameronljungkull.com Augustus Watkins https://augustuswatkins.com Cocaine Opera - Music PR https://cocaineopera.com/

    10 min

  7. APR 16

    Bieber at Coachella: Understated Genius or Bored Diva?

    $10M to surf YouTube! Justin Bieber promised his Coachella performance would be an exciting comeback, then stunned audiences and critics with his laidback set, whose highlights included watching memes on YouTube. What does the Canadian superstar's new era of laidback stagecraft have to say about culture, stardom, and the passage of time? Links Justin Bieber negotiated $10M fee without an agent, highest paid artist in Coachella history by IG @themailcart and IG @assistantsvsagentsCoachella 2026: Justin Bieber launches a major comeback in the desert by Benjamin Lee for The Guardian Justin Bieber at Coachella review – pop’s troubled prince mostly hits right notes in low-energy set by Adrian Horton for The Guardian At Coachella, Justin Bieber spends half an hour surfing YouTube by Timothy Karoff for SFGateSend us Fan Mail Recorded live at Secret Spot DTLA http://secretspotdtla.com Cameron Ljungkull https://www.cameronljungkull.com Augustus Watkins https://augustuswatkins.com Cocaine Opera - Music PR https://cocaineopera.com/

    10 min

  8. APR 8

    Kanye's Comeback or Crashout?!

    We react to Kanye's comeback, his $33M SoFi Stadium performance, Anthony Fantano's reaction to "Ye's" new album "Bully" and updates on the backlash and evolving situation with cancelation of prominent UK "Wireless Festival" Send us Fan Mail Recorded live at Secret Spot DTLA http://secretspotdtla.com Cameron Ljungkull https://www.cameronljungkull.com Augustus Watkins https://augustuswatkins.com Cocaine Opera - Music PR https://cocaineopera.com/

    14 min
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The DIY podcast for DIY musicians. Hosts Cameron Ljungkull and Augustus Watkins meet weekly to talk shop about indie music, the creative process, and the music industry.

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  • Creator
    Cameron Ljungkull & Augustus Watkins
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Wholesome Music Podcast
  • Show Website
    The Wholesome Music Podcast