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.
The host interviews Simon Cowell about the evolution of the music industry and how it has changed from having a few top hit songs to now being saturated with music from a variety of platforms and artists.
The fear of not being able to repeat success after a major change can lead musicians to believe that their success was due to specific circumstances, rather than their talent. This same fear of change was experienced by musicians in the early 20th century with the introduction of recorded music technology, which was publicly opposed by renowned composer John Philip Sousa.
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.
The speaker reflects on their early struggles in the music industry, feeling discouraged playing in empty bars and restaurants, and the pressure to be mysterious and cool in meetings.
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 reflects on their upbringing where they were taught to always serve others and attended a charity event for musicians in need. They also discuss the importance of finding self-love and silencing the voice of criticism as an artist.
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.
The host and guest discuss the importance of understanding the business side of the music industry and how to navigate it effectively as an artist. The guest emphasizes the value of communicating with and trusting other professionals in the industry.
