John Gist on Music Industry Monopolies and Major Labels | The Sonic Road Podcast

John Gist explains how major labels and ticketing monopolies control live music. In this clip from The Sonic Road Podcast, host Beau sits down with John Gist—promoter of Las Vegas festival Planet Desert Rock Weekend and host of the Heavy Galaxy Podcast—to discuss corporate consolidation in the music industry. John breaks down how three major record labels, large management firms, and centralized ticketing companies create a monopolistic system that limits independent artists and venues. Subscribe to The Sonic Road Podcast for authentic, in-depth conversations on stoner rock, doom metal, independent music, and heavy culture. Follow The Sonic Road Podcast on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & X: @thesonicroad Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts: https://linktr.ee/thesonicroad