The three members of a band discuss how having a manager helps them navigate the complex and crazy music industry, allowing them to solely focus on writing good songs.
Two rappers are overheard discussing their struggles making money and advising each other on maintaining relationships while on tour.
The speaker reflects on the importance of setting personal boundaries in the music industry, where people often try to take advantage of one's success or fame. Despite being very open with her fans, the speaker learned that it is crucial to keep some things private and to not let others define her identity.
The speaker shares how she launched a successful record label, including signing her first artist and creating a successful pop record.
A former assistant of One Direction’s former manager reveals how he scammed the band for millions by making himself the sixth member and taking a cut of everything, leading to him tripling his commission.
The music industry had a monopoly on the physical collection of music for many years, refusing to sell digital music and instead, opting to demand that people steal it. This delayed the growth of streaming and created a situation where music lovers felt misused by the industry.
The journey to success in the music industry is not an easy one, as shared by a musician who had to share a bus with 12 people including his wife and struggled for 37 weeks before getting a number one single after years of no new artist achieving that feat.
Scooter Braun shares how he discovered Asher Roth and found success in the music industry by building his own label, before ultimately selling his share for over $1 billion.
The trend of modern bands recording Christmas songs is a result of the financial benefit that comes with owning the rights to a popular Christmas song, as it is a guaranteed source of income every year.
The podcast discusses how being authentic in the music industry can lead to success, with examples such as Doja Cat and Lizzo. The host also mentions how record labels used to push artists to be like the 1975, but now they are telling them to be like Lewis Capaldi.
The speaker recognizes the importance of good communication in the music industry, as it helps in building up a relationship among individuals. They suggest that those starting out in the industry should hire someone to manage their work, if they do not have a proper team for support.
