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Oct 4
Breaking Down Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
For a rapid-response episode, Jon and Joe journey track-by-track through the pop star’s new album, assessing the highs, lows and hot gossip. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https:/ ... Show More
1h 3m
Oct 1
Hayley Williams Interview! On the State of Paramore, Going Solo & Touring With Taylor Swift
The Paramore frontwoman goes deep on how the drama and evolution of her beloved, long-running band — now independent after two decades on a major label — has shaped her third solo release, “Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party,” and what might come next. Subscribe today at nytimes.c ... Show More
1h 29m
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
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 business des concerts.
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24m 7s
Nov 2022
Ticket scalpers and the Taylor Swift fiasco (Encore)
For most people, buying scalped tickets may be the only way to see Taylor Swift's Eras tour. Thanks, Ticketmaster. But economically speaking, the resale market is more complicated than it seems.
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8m 27s
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
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 tussle with Ticketmaste ... Show More
38m 55s