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# Upward Spiral Podcast Continues With Extended Insights & Discussions
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/the-upward-spiral-podcast-continues-with-extended-insights-discussions/
- Published: 2012-10-05T10:45:00.000Z
- Updated: 2012-10-05T10:45:00.000Z
- Description: During the past four months, Hypebot has been presenting to you bi-weekly episodes of The Upward Spiral Podcast as a way to turn our daily coverage into deeper conversations; providing. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/10/the-upward-spiral-podcast-continues-with-extended-insigh
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During the past four months,  
Hypebot has been presenting to you bi-weekly episodes of [The Upward Spiral](http://soundcloud.com/upwardspiralpodcast?ref=hypebot.com)  
[Podcast](http://soundcloud.com/upwardspiralpodcast?ref=hypebot.com) as a way to turn our daily coverage into deeper conversations;  
providing **extended insights and discussions** around various topics surrounding  
today’s evolving music space and how technology aides in its transformation.  
Ten episodes in, the show continues to tackle some of today’s **major issues within**  
**the music / technology field**, while bringing on a number of industry guests to  
add smart, passionate and insightful voices to the discussion.

  
**[Jason Spitz](https://twitter.com/jasonspitz?ref=hypebot.com), creator and co-host:**

“In recent years, I've  
gotten heavily into podcasts. In fact, they've replaced music  
as the main type of audio I listen to in my car. I enjoy many different types  
of shows – comedy, interview, pop-culture commentary – but I found myself  
dissatisfied with the handful of music-industry podcasts that  
were available. No disrespect – the creators of those podcasts are  
smart and excellent people – but I felt like I wasn't finding the kinds of  
discussions or podcasting styles  
that I wanted to hear. Now, I'm the type of person who can talk forever about  
music industry issues, and I know a bunch of intelligent folks who have strong  
opinions on those topics. So I figured I'd just create my own show!

“The idea behind The Upward  
Spiral was to bring intelligent, opinionated folks together for a conversation  
about issues that really matter to artists, professionals, and people who care  
about the future of the music industry. I wanted the discussions to be a mix of  
practical advice and big-picture ideas. The show also allows us to pick up on  
hot topics from earlier in the week and have an extended conversation about  
them – going deeper than blog comments and Tweets allow.

“We've heard brilliant commentary  
from industry leaders like Ian Rogers and Robin Davey, and we've gotten  
insightful perspectives from independent artists & professionals like  
guitarist Aaron Tap and Katie Rentfro of Magnolia Red Management. I look  
forward to more chats and interviews with smart people from all corners of the  
industry.”

**[Kyle Bylin](https://twitter.com/sidewinderfm?ref=hypebot.com), co-host:**

“During a dinner  
conversation, Jason and I first talked about starting a podcast. We always chat  
about the music and technology trends, so why not create a show where can we do  
just that?

“Jason floated the idea of  
calling our new podcast ‘The Music Industry Futurecast’ or something like that.  
After giving it some thought, I suggested that we call it, "The Upward  
Spiral." To me, it was a nice, clever hat tip to the downfall of the music  
industry. The name grew on Jason, too.

“He believed that it aligned  
with our optimistic view and related to the D.I.Y. artist movement and rise of  
online streaming. So here we are now — ten episodes in — and I'm excited to  
record the next show and see where the conversation takes us next.”

**[Hisham Dahud](http://twitter.com/hishamdahud?ref=hypebot.com), co-host:**

“This podcast  
has been a fantastic way to translate some of the bigger things going on within  
the music business, and approach it from an analytical and conversation-based  
perspective. We’re constantly seeking to explore the deeper truths. The three  
of us all come from very different and unique backgrounds, which makes for very  
interesting feedback loops and conversations around whatever topics we choose.

“While the spark  
of a particular topic may first ignite on Hypebot – or elsewhere for that  
matter – this podcast provides a way for readers to place themselves in the  
middle of the discussion table with fellow music / tech nerds who can literally  
talk for days about the subject matter (thankfully, they’re limited to about 60  
minutes per episode). The addition of industry guests has been phenomenal in tying  
it all together and providing a current and up-to-date take on the issue at hand.”

### **Listen back at previous episodes:**

**Episode 10:** Interview w/Incubus Manager Steve Rennie, Advice For Bands, And More

**Episode 9:** Grizzly Bear's Twit-troversy, Apple's "iRadio" & More

  
<p><strong>Episode 8:</strong></p>  
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**Listen / download all previous Upward Spiral epiosdes at the archive [here](http://soundcloud.com/upwardspiralpodcast?ref=hypebot.com).**