The touring business saw record revenue in 2023 and major tours made news, but fans still struggle with ticket prices and access — and political leaders are watching. Guest: Ben Sisario.
Mar 13
Jack Harlow on Pivoting to R&B With ‘Monica,’ Dating in NYC and Finding Himself
Following smash hits like “Whats Poppin,” “First Class” and “Lovin on Me,” the Louisville musician is making a true pivot to intimate, hand-played R&B on his fourth album. In this exclusive interview, Harlow talks race, ego and the rules he instituted while recording “Monica.” Su ... Show More
1h 11m
Mar 5
Is This Druski’s Most Serious Interview Yet?
Everywhere you turn, online or on TV, there’s Druski. In what may be the comedian's most revealing interview to date, he explains how his Atlanta upbringing led him to a unique galaxy of collaborators — Justin Bieber, Timothée Chalamet, Kai Cenat, Drake, Kevin Hart and corporate ... Show More
1h 10m
Jul 2023
My Beyoncé Ticket Cost $4,000: Why the Touring Industry Might Be Broken – Into It with Sam Sanders
Us at Switched On Pop are off on vacation, but don't fret – this week we're still bringing you an episode, courtesy of the Vulture podcast Into It with Sam Sanders. If you've openly wondered why concert tickets seemingly have gotten more confusing and expensive, this episode's fo ... Show More
25m 18s
May 2024
The trouble with live music
Elton John, Beyonce, Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran - all artists who've had sell-out world tours in recent years. And new markets, such as India, are being added to the global tour map. But the same can’t be said for smaller venues. In the UK and Australia, the lights are off, and ... Show More
17m 40s
Jan 2024
Concerts : les milliards de Taylor Swift et Beyoncé
<p>Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, mais aussi les papys du rock affolent le marché de la musique avec des tournées événements qui brassent des milliards. Dans « La Story », le podcast d’actualité des « Echos », Pierrick Fay et ses invitées analysent la folie du bu ... Show More
24m 7s
Aug 2023
Ep 149: Latter Days Is For The Boys
Today, this is what's important: TII tour fervor, the current state of movies, butts, tour locations, and more. Go to TIITour.com to check out our upcoming tour dates for the first half of the This Important live show tour. Tickets are on sale now! See omnystudio.com/listener for ... Show More
1 h
Mar 2024
Taylor Swift vs The World | Ticketmaster Trouble | 4
<p>When Taylor Swift began planning The Eras Tour, she probably didn't expect to be at the forefront of an antitrust battle that could decide the future of concerts in the U.S. But the battle for Taylor Swift tickets leads Swift, her fans, and Senators into a tussl ... Show More
38m 55s
May 2024
The Government Takes On Ticketmaster
<p>Over recent years, few companies have provoked more anger among music fans than Ticketmaster. Last week, the Department of Justice announced it was taking the business to court.</p><p>David McCabe, who covers technology policy for The Times, explains how the case could reshape ... Show More
23m 48s