The Top Music Business Stories Of 2013 [PODCAST]

In this episode of the Deep Dive podcast, we are joined by Darren Hemmings, who runs the digital consultancy Motive Unknown and curates the music industry newsletter the Daily Digest.. Continue reading

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How A NYT Reporter Approaches Music Industry Trade Journalism

In episode 35 of the Upward Spiral, we talk with Ben Sisario, who reports on the changing landscape of the music industry for the New York Times. Sisario shares his. Continue reading

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What This New Age Means For Indie Artists

In episode 34 of the Upward Spiral, we talk with Matt Voyno, co-author of the New Rockstar Philosophy, a book that strives to be a road map for starting a. Continue reading

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GoldieBlox vs. Beastie Boys: Justified Parody Or Obvious Ad?

The story of Goldiblox and the Beastie Boys has gained traction in recent days, and for good reason — it's a nuanced conflict with no obvious resolution. Goldiblox is a. Continue reading

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What Do The Streaming Layoffs Mean? [PODCAST]

Last week TechCrunch reported that a huge percentage of Rdio staff were laid off. Months earlier, Slacker and Rhapsody also laid off staff. This trend begs several larger questions: Are. Continue reading

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Why This Concert Promoter Thinks Booking Agents Are Wrong About The Midwest Market

Rock concerts changed my life. More specifically, Jade Nielsen, the man behind the scenes of the concert market in Fargo, ND changed my life. He didn’t book the first show. Continue reading

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New Music Industry Beholden To Old-School Benchmarks – Upward Spiral Podcast #33

In episode 33 of the Upward Spiral, we talk with JJ Italiano, who is a manager, producer, and major label veteran. Italiano got his start managing Flobots, who rose to. Continue reading

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EDM: The Origin And Coming Bubble

Billboard writer Kerri Mason recently shared her thoughts with Hypebot on the current state of EDM and whether the festival business is sustainable. It was a highly insightful conversation filled. Continue reading

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What’s Happening Now: The State Of The Music Business ft. Aaron Ray — Upward Spiral Podcast 32

In episode 32 of the Upward Spiral, we are talking with Aaron Ray, who is a former Partner and Head of New Media at the Collective, a leading talent management. Continue reading

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Will The EDM Explosion Continue? w/ Kerri Mason Of Billboard – Upward Spiral Podcast #31

In episode 31 of the Upward Spiral, Billboard writer Kerri Mason talks about the rise of EDM to prominence over the last few years and how it has changed the. Continue reading

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