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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Michael Matthews, the CEO and founder of Digital Radio Tracker (DRT) — the revolutionary platform helping independent artists, DJs, labels, and managers track their global radio airplay in real-time.
Whether you're grinding to chart on the Top 200, want to earn a DRT Certified Plaque, or just want to know if your track is spinning on radio in Nigeria, Atlanta, or Europe — this episode is a game-changer.
00:00 – Intro: Who is Michael Matthews?
02:15 – The Birth of Digital Radio Tracker
05:45 – How DRT Works for Artists & Labels
09:30 – Real-Time Airplay Reports Explained
13:20 – DRT Charts & What It Takes to Rank
17:05 – Certified Plaques: What Artists Must Know
21:00 – The Power of Data in Music Business
24:40 – Advice for Indie Artists in 2025
28:10 – What's Next for DRT
30:00 – Final Words & How to Sign Up
🎯 Topics We Cover:
How DRT works & what it tracks
Who qualifies for the DRT charts
How to use airplay data to grow your brand
Stories of artists turning data into deals
Advice for indie artists in 2025
What’s next for Digital Radio Tracker
💻 Learn more: https://digitalradiotracker.com
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Chapters
1. Intro: Who is Michael Matthews? (00:00:00)
2. The Birth of Digital Radio Tracker (00:02:14)
3. How DRT Works for Artists & Labels (00:05:44)
4. Real-Time Airplay Reports Explained (00:09:29)
5. DRT Charts & What It Takes to Rank (00:13:19)
6. Certified Plaques: What Artists Must Know (00:17:04)
7. The Power of Data in Music Business (00:20:59)
8. Advice for Indie Artists in 2025 (00:24:39)
9. What's Next for DRT (00:28:09)
10. Final Words & How to Sign Up (00:29:59)
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