Sync In 4/4

Rich Masotti
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Artist-first conversations around music, creativity, sync, publishing, and the people behind the work.

Episodes

  1. 7h ago

    Completing the Masterpiece | Jon "Soda" James on Open Up, Fall Apart | Coventry Carols | Sync In 4/4

    What does it take to create a masterpiece? This week on Sync In 4/4, Rich Masotti, EP Wolfe, and Chloe Sommer welcome Jon "Soda" James of Coventry Carols for a powerful conversation about the band's deeply personal new album, Open Up, Fall Apart. What begins as a discussion about a new release quickly becomes something much deeper: an honest exploration of vulnerability, artistic ambition, perseverance, and the courage required to create meaningful art. Soda opens up about the emotional risks of songwriting, the importance of experiencing albums from beginning to end, and why he approached this record with a singular mission—to create a masterpiece. Along the way, he reflects on overcoming extraordinary personal challenges, creative collaboration, and what it really means to finish the work when life keeps getting in the way. The conversation also explores the band's collaboration with Joey Z of Life of Agony, artistic authenticity, and what happens when musicians stop performing and start telling the truth. Topics include: The making of Open Up, Fall Apart The mission to create a masterpiece Listening to albums as complete experiences Vulnerability in songwriting Artistic authenticity and emotional honesty Creative perseverance Working with Joey Z of Life of Agony Why meaningful music still matters No lip-syncing. No lip service. Only real conversations about music, publishing, creativity, and the people behind the songs. Everything finds its place In 4/4. Sometimes finishing the work is the masterpiece. #BoutiqueAF

    1h 18m

  2. Jul 2

    The Music Will Always Be There | Dave Kain | Sync In 4/4

    Dave Kain joins Rich Masotti, EP Wolfe, and Chloe Sommer for a conversation about music, teaching, stepping away, and ultimately finding your way back. From metal kid to jazz guitarist, Dave shares his winding musical journey and reflects on the moments—and people—that kept music alive along the way. Along the way, the conversation explores artistry, perseverance, and a simple truth: The music will always be there. Because sometimes coming back is part of the story. Connect with Dave: Instagram: @davekain Sync in 4/4 is the official podcast of 4/4 Sync & Publishing. No lip-syncing. No lip service. Just real conversations about music, songwriting, sync, publishing, and the creative people behind it. Everything finds its place in 4/4. #boutiqueAF

    1h 4m

  3. Jul 1

    Who We Are & Why We're Boutique AF | Sync In 4/4

    Welcome to Sync In 4/4. In this introductory episode, Rich Masotti, EP Wolfe, and Chloe Sommer introduce themselves, share the story behind 4/4 Sync & Publishing, and explain why they created this podcast. What does Boutique AF really mean? Why music publishing? Why sync? And why start another music podcast? Because this isn't just a podcast about the music business. It's about the people who create it. Join us as we begin a journey of honest conversations with artists, songwriters, producers, publishers, and music industry professionals—exploring the creative process, the realities of the business, and the stories behind the songs. No lip-syncing. No lip service. Just real conversations. Everything finds its place in 4/4.

    1h 11m

  4. Jul 1

    Prologue: Freedom

    Before the conversations begin, there was "Freedom." Welcome to Sync in 4/4, the official podcast of 4/4 Sync & Publishing. This brief prologue features "Freedom" by EP and the Gates of Dawn and serves as an introduction to the spirit behind the show. Because everything finds its place in 4/4. "Freedom" © EP and the Gates of Dawn, 2018. Available at: https://epwolfe.com/music #boutiqueAF

    2 min
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Artist-first conversations around music, creativity, sync, publishing, and the people behind the work.

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  • Creator
    Rich Masotti
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    ©️2026 4/4 Sync & Publishing
  • Show Website
    Sync In 4/4