The Launchpad Podcast
Discover New and Emerging Artists
The Launchpad is the ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ Music Industry Summit's official podcast. Our artist discovery podcast is recorded live annually at the Music Industry Summit to highlight the music and stories of emerging artists.
In partnership with the Scripps College of Communication's Masters of Fine Arts program, student David Oyuke has hosted and produced the first two seasons of the podcast, including 16 outstanding episodes, featuring a variety of artists and bands across genres. All episodes are featured below and can also be streamed on .
A third season of The Launchpad will be recorded at the 2026 Music Industry Summit taking place on April 14-16, 2026.
The application to be featured on season 3 will remain open through Monday, March 24, 2026. Artists will be notified after this date.
Season 2
These episodes were produced at the 2025 ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ Music Industry Summit.
Young King Noah | The Launchpad
Get to know Cleveland, Ohio, artist Young King Noah. We discuss the influences of Midwest Rock, Japanese Anime, and fashion as well as the words of his grandmother that put him on the path to create his musical identity.
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Season 1
These episodes were produced at the 2024 ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ Music Industry Summit.
Cano | The Launchpad
Get to know Braden Cano, "Cano", in this episode, this singer-songwriter and composer (and OHIO alumnus) from Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Cano’s intimate sound reflects his surroundings and experiences while growing up.
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