Sold 4 a Song Podcast Coming 09/02/2025

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What’s the true worth of a songwriter or artist? For too long, artists have been selling themselves short — and today the challenge has only grown with AI and Big Tech. $old 4 a $ong is the podcast that reverse-engineers the ways creatives have been undervalued and reveals how to build a sustainable career in the chaos.

Hosted by Billboard #1 multi-platinum songwriter and producer Terrance Sawchuk, this show is about reclaiming ownership and streamlining a sustainable creative life. Each episode brings real conversations with legendary hitmakers, executives, and disruptors who confirm: it’s time to start playing the game above the game. Welcome to the Escape Hatch.
14 Oct 2025 English Explicit United States Music Interviews · Courses

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