In this podcast, J Isaacson discusses the flaws in the current music licensing model and his perspective on the future of the industry. He also talks about his company, Jukin Media, and their success in licensing music for various entertainment platforms.
Two rappers are overheard discussing their struggles making money and advising each other on maintaining relationships while on tour.
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.
In this transcript, a music producer discusses his journey to becoming one of the most important producers on the continent and the importance of setting achievable goals. He also discusses how genre and language can impact award nominations.
The speaker shares creative ideas on how to turn a music company into a multi-million dollar business, such as buying artists drinks and impacting the creative process in a fun way, and focusing on creating viral videos that will grab the attention of millions of people.
The speaker discusses the importance for artists, especially in the music industry, to invest in themselves and their craft, citing personal examples of playing free concerts to build a fan base and investing in producing their own CDs. They also highlight the need for organizations to recognize the value of unique and diverse musicians.
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.
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 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.
Composer Ludwig Göransson talks about the importance of not getting in your own way when working with successful artists like Hans Zimmer and his experience making a no-budget movie using favors.
In this excerpt, the speaker discusses the significance of good customer service in the music industry. They emphasize that the way customers are treated can impact the execution of their orders and explains that there are various things that people can do for you if they feel inclined to help.
