While music streaming platforms have exploded, many critics argue the status quo isn't working for artists. We're taking a deep dive into the music industry, exploring the relationship between artists, labels, fans and the internet. On this episode, we're joined by music journalists Brittany Spanos, senior staff writer at Rolling Stone, and Naima Cochrane, a ... Show More
Sep 2022
Taylor Swift vs. Scooter Braun | Bad Blood | 2
<p>By 2014, Taylor Swift has spread her wings into pop. But as her self-confidence grows, so does her discontent with her label. So she makes a bold move. Meanwhile, mega-manager Scooter Braun sees a business opportunity in Swift's early masters. The problem is, Swift has serious ... Show More
31m 50s
Jan 2024
Cassie Petrey Reveals Secrets on The Music Industry, Fifth Harmony and The Backstreet Boys
<p>Welcome to a captivating episode where we explore the dynamic intersection of music and social media, unraveling the transformative impact of digital platforms on the music industry. Join us in conversation with Cassie Petrey, a seasoned professional in artist management and s ... Show More
39m 40s
Jun 2024
EYL #295 Music Industry Secrets: Bryan-Michael Cox on Royalties, Songwriting, AI, Club Culture, & R&B
<p>In this video, we explore a wide range of topics in the music industry with insights from Bryan-Michael Cox. </p><p><br></p><p>We discuss the nuances of royalty splits in country vs. hip hop music, whether artists who don't produce or write their songs should receive resid ... Show More
1h 26m
Dec 2023
Grand Finale: A Pop Song is Born
In the days of old, creating a song required a composer, a lyricist, an arranger, a recording engineer, a band or orchestra. Today, in the pop world, a single person often handles those jobs in a single studio. In this extraordinary episode, you’ll hear two-time Grammy winner Oak ... Show More
54m 25s
Mar 2023
Spotify’s Daniel Ek — How to build trust fast
<p>Normally, trust = consistency + time. But when you're scaling fast, you have to find shortcuts to trust, with your partners and your users. Spotify CEO Daniel Ek knows a thing or two about this. When he founded Spotify, he did what few disruptors ever do: He worked with the in ... Show More
37m 50s
Sep 2023
🧑🎤 “Why has music gotten shorter?” — Spotify’s algo-music. Renting homes beats buying. Dollar General’s worst job ever.
<p>No, you’re not crazy. Songs are getting shorter — Because artists aren’t writing music for fans, they’re writing for Spotify’s algorithm.</p><p>The Fed thinks interest rates will stay high through the end of 2024 — Which is why renting is the clear winner right now.</p><p>Doll ... Show More
18m 49s
Sep 2018
How to build trust fast, w/Spotify's Daniel Ek
<p>Normally, trust = consistency + time. But when you're scaling fast, you have to find shortcuts to trust, with your partners and your users. Spotify CEO Daniel Ek knows a thing or two about this. When he founded Spotify, he did what few disruptors ever do: He worked with the in ... Show More
37m 50s