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S4E3: The Creativity Conundrum from 2022-07-25T15:00
This week, we discuss creative freedom in the music industry, and how labels are still significantly impacting the creative direction of album and song releases in 2022. Whether established or not...
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S4E2: The Impact of NFTs on the Music Industry from 2021-04-27T14:00
This week, we discuss NFTs and their potential impact on the music industry. We explore their origins, current market activity and give our predictions on what the future could hold.
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S4E1: The Square-Tidal Deal from 2021-03-16T14:00
This week, we unpack Square's $297m acquisition of Jay-Z's TIDAL and what this means for the future of the music industry. We explore the rationale behind the deal and why this is one of the most e...
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S3E6: Wrapped 2020 from 2020-12-18T15:00
This week, we put the spotlight on MDLSKL's year in review, unpacking the data behind our listening habits and what has made 2020 a year to remember (or forget). We explore active trends, our predi...
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S3E5: Cherie Hu | Founder and Publisher at Water&Music from 2020-12-01T14:00
We welcome award-winning music-tech journalist Cherie Hu to discuss the influence new digital experiences are having on artist monetisation, how this impacts the future of the music industry, and w...
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S3E4: In Defense of Spotify from 2020-10-11T13:00
This week, we discuss the controversial comments of Spotify CEO, Daniel Ek, suggesting that the secret to success in the digital era is not higher payout rates, but more output from musicians - "Yo...
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S3E3: Olivier Robert-Murphy | Chief of Possibilites at UMG from 2020-07-13T14:00
As Chief of Possibilities at Universal Music Group (UMG), Toulouse-born Olivier Robert-Murphy’s desire to seek out inventive and collaborative business concepts never wavers. Driving New Business a...
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S3E2: Warner Music Group IPO from 2020-06-23T15:00
With the spotlight on Warner Music Group (NASDAQ: WMG) as the year's biggest U.S. IPO, this week we dig deeper into WMG and the hotly contested battle between labels, digital service providers and ...
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S3E1: Jon Connor from 2020-05-31T12:00
As Dr. Dre's 'Compton' protégé, Jon Connor recently parted ways with Dr. Dre's Aftermath label to seek independence under his new imprint All Varsity Music Group. With the release of his highly-an...
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S2E7: Release&Monetisation Strategies from 2020-05-03T14:15
As the world continues to fight the coronavirus pandemic, we explore the industry-wide implications of COVID-19 on release and monetisation strategies.
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S2E6: Music Consumption - The Coronavirus Effect from 2020-04-13T13:00
As we continue to self-isolate, this week we explore how COVID-19 has affected music consumption patterns and streaming trends over this time.
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S2E5: COVID-19 Edition from 2020-03-29T11:00
As the world sits in lockdown, this week we explore new music to help us get through this time. Furthermore, we discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the industry and the implications it may have on it...
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S2E4: Music IP - An Attractive Asset Class? from 2020-03-08T12:00
With the onset of COVID-19, world stock markets suffered their worst week since the 2008 financial crises. On the contrary, music is a uniquely positioned asset class with very little correlation t...
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S2E3: A Tale of Two Justins from 2020-02-23T10:00
Fourteen-years ago, 25-year old Justin Timberlake unleashed his career-defining 'FutureSex/LoveSounds' - An album desperately ahead of its time. At 25-years old, Justin Bieber released 'Changes', t...
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S2E2: The Voice of Gen Z from 2020-02-02T13:00
This week, we put the spotlight on Grammys "big four" marquee award sensation - Billie Eilish. At just 18-years old, Billie Eilish is redefining teen-pop stardom, while making history along the way...
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S2E1: Music to Be Murdered By from 2020-01-26T13:00
This week, we put the spotlight on the best-selling artist of the 21st century - Eminem. With the surprise release of his 11th studio album, and 10th consecutive No. 1, the controversial 'Music to ...
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S1E10: Our Crystal Ball - 2020 and Beyond! from 2019-12-31T13:00
This week, we put the spotlight on 2020. We explore active trends, our predictions and what we're expecting to see in the decade that lies ahead. We apologise for the poor audio quality.
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S1E9: Wrapped 2019 from 2019-12-15T13:00
This week, we put the spotlight on MDLSKL's year in review, unpacking the data behind our listening habits. Furthermore, we discuss the strategic intent of modern day release cycles, and the effect...
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S1E8: Lyrics&Law from 2019-12-01T13:00
This week, we put the spotlight on the controversial use of song lyrics as evidence. From rock&roll to rap, we discuss what it really means to separate the art from the artist.
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S1E7: Expectations VS Reality from 2019-11-17T15:30
This week, we put the spotlight on popular opinion and how this translates into sales numbers. We discuss the relevance of chart positions in the modern streaming era, sales strategies and the arti...
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S1E6: Rhythm + Flow from 2019-11-03T13:45
This week, we put the spotlight on Netflix's hip-hop competition show, Rhythm + Flow. We discuss music competition shows and their role in launching the careers of past, present and future music ar...
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S1E5: China's Streaming Revolution: Paying VS Pirating from 2019-10-20T11:00
This week, we put the spotlight on China's piracy-stricken music industry. From its origins to the rise of the game-changing Tencent Music (NYSE: TME).
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S1E4: The Dawn of Online Piracy from 2019-10-13T08:00
This week, we unpack the origin story of digital music piracy in the 2000s, new-age piracy and fraud in the streaming era and general industry buzz.
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S1E3: Death of the Record Store from 2019-10-04T21:30
This week, we unpack what led to the death of the record store and how it can be saved, the case for data-driven A&R and general industry buzz.
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S1E2: Copyright VS Creativity from 2019-09-30T12:45
This week, we unpack the effects of copyright on creativity, the relevance of the super producer, Kanye West and general industry buzz.
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S1E1: The Minimum Viable Album from 2019-09-30T12:30
This week, we unpack the concept of the 'minimum viable album', disruption in the royalty space and general industry buzz.
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