Laneway Talks with Vince & Rob

Greg Smith is a Australian veteran radio network music programmer. We discuss his entre into radio and his thoughts on how hits were made on Australian radio and what transition the industry has gone through. His final years in the business were as Group Program Director with the Austereo Network and he was also a board member on MCM Ltd, a Radio Syndication public company based in Melbourne. Host...

Vince & Rob discuss the lack of Aussie artists in the Top 100, the purchase of CD Baby and Fuga by Universal and the evolving area of ChatGPT and AI. Vincent and Rob decided to chat away one day about the music business in their territory and from that discussion came the idea to create a podcast about our knowledge base. Vincent from the business side of things and Rob from the education side...

Vince & Rob discuss Vince's top ten all time Australian bands. Each band having a particular place in Australian music history. Vincent and Rob decided to chat away one day about the music business in their territory and from that discussion came the idea to create a podcast about our knowledge base. Vincent from the business side of things and Rob from the education side. Vincent has a 35 yea...

Vince and Rob discuss all the social media sites and what you upload and why from a music perspective. Vincent and Rob decided to chat away one day about the music business in their territory and from that discussion came the idea to create a podcast about our knowledge base. Vincent from the business side of things and Rob from the education side. Vincent has a 35 year history in entertainment, a...

Vince & Rob discuss some facts on dodgy Spotify playlists and a new discussion paper delivered exploring how many artists will suffer from Ai over the next 5 years. Vincent and Rob decided to chat away one day about the music business in their territory and from that discussion came the idea to create a podcast about our knowledge base. Vincent from the business side of things and Rob from the...

Vince and Rob discussed the dubious nature of Spotify play lists which are fake and causing scores of artists to be taken down off Spotify not knowing they were ever on the play list. Vincent and Rob decided to chat away one day about the music business in their territory and from that discussion came the idea to create a podcast about our knowledge base. Vincent from the business side of things a...

Vince and Rob discussed AI and ChatGPT and what were the implications in the Music industry. Vincent and Rob decided to chat away one day about the music business in their territory and from that discussion came the idea to create a podcast about our knowledge base. Vincent from the business side of things and Rob from the education side. Vincent has a 35 year history in entertainment, and Rob has...

Vince and Rob discuss the concept of music arrangements and the rhythm guitarist role in bands. Also latest upcoming releases from Laneway Music. Vincent and Rob decided to chat away one day about the music business in their territory and from that discussion came the idea to create a podcast about our knowledge base. Vincent from the business side of things and Rob from the education side. Vincen...

Vince and Rob discussed the ABC four corners episode on Live Nation and then discussed what the word genre is and how genres apply to music. Vincent and Rob decided to chat away one day about the music business in their territory and from that discussion came the idea to create a podcast about our knowledge base. Vincent from the business side of things and Rob from the education side. Vincent has...

Vince and Rob discuss the transition and interface from vinyl to todays digital in relation to how you could use the product as a marketing tool back then and how you now get the same effect and interest in a release with simply digital at your disposal. Vincent and Rob decided to chat away one day about the music business in their territory and from that discussion came the idea to create a podca...

Vince & Rob discussed some basics required in admin and finance once artists start to get financial. Rob went on to discuss does success just come along or can you chase it. Vincent and Rob decided to chat away one day about the music business in their territory and from that discussion came the idea to create a podcast about our knowledge base. Vincent from the business side of things and Rob...

Vince & Rob discussed some statistics just in re listener take up of streaming platforms and some of the background to age differences. Also discussed was what the guys have coming up on new releases. Vincent and Rob decided to chat away one day about the music business in their territory and from that discussion came the idea to create a podcast about our knowledge base. Vincent from the busi...

Vince and Rob discussed some new survey results out and what it meant for them. Also Rob was at the Iron Maiden Concert and gave us his take on the show and also about the new DWE hand crafted acoustic electronic Kit worth $17k, which has the latest digital technology(wireless), and can be converted from electronic to acoustic and back again. Vincent and Rob decided to chat away one day about the...

Vince & Rob discuss how AI has changed a few things in music and some of the principles of releasing your music and what you need to do. Vincent and Rob decided to chat away one day about the music business in their territory and from that discussion came the idea to create a podcast about our knowledge base. Vincent from the business side of things and Rob from the education side. Vincent has...

Vince & Rob discuss the principles of how the music business has changed and reversed from the core product being the music to the music being a marketing tool to market the core product which could be your merchandise or the like. Also discussed were new venue openings and closures. Vincent and Rob decided to chat away one day about the music business in their territory and from that discussi...

Vince and Rob discuss government inquiries into major tours, proposing a levy on tours with over 5,000 attendees, with amounts scaling based on earnings. They debate the feasibility and fairness of such a levy. ARIA's new policy recognizing homegrown number ones is praised. Vincent highlights the success of Team Jesus and the Gene Teasers, noting their significant Spotify streams and potential ear...

Vince and Rob discussed the slow adoption of Laneway Red, attributing it to the time-consuming registration process. They analyzed social media performance metrics, noting that YouTube Shorts and Instagram performed well, while LinkedIn and Twitter were less effective. Vincent emphasized the importance of consistent posting and strategic use of links to avoid platform throttling. They also debated...

Vince and Rob discuss the soft launch of Laneway Red, a music platform similar to Spotify and Apple Music, with no upfront fees and three membership tiers. Laneway Red aims to enhance artist-fan engagement through metrics and direct communication. They highlight the challenges of marketing on platforms like Spotify and Apple, contrasting them with Laneway Red's transparency. Robert shares his expe...

The conversation covers the refurbishment of the Punters Club in Melbourne, highlighting local investment and the potential for it to become a music venue. They discuss the challenges faced by venues in attracting patrons and the importance of marketing and professionalism. The lack of Australian artists in the top 40 for the first six months of the year is noted, along with the impact of AI on mu...

Vincent and Rob decided to chat away one day about the music business in their territory and from that discussion came the idea to create a podcast about our knowledge base. Vincent from the business side of things and Rob from the education side. Vincent has a 35 year history in entertainment, and Rob has just completed his Phd in Music at the University of Adelaide. Those backgrounds will bring...

Vince and Rob discuss the music industry, focusing on the challenges faced by artists and venues. Robert shares his experience with a Facebook post about his band's song "Free Me," highlighting the positive response to the lead singer, Diane Dixon. They discuss the cost of living crisis and its impact on venues, with Queensland's Nighttime Commissioner as a potential solution. Vincent criticizes g...

Vince and Rob discuss the influence of English, American, and Australian drummers on pub rock in Australia. They highlight the impact of bands like the Purple Hearts, the Pink Finks, and Buster Brown, noting the American rhythm and blues influences. They also discuss the evolution of drumming styles from the 1960s to the 1970s, emphasizing the shift from intricate to more laid-back and aggressive...

Vince and Rob discuss their favorite drummers, focusing on Peter Criss of Kiss and Phil Collins. They praise Criss's rhythm and technical proficiency, noting his innovative drumming style and impact on rock music. They also highlight Collins' versatility and technical skill, particularly in his solo work and with Genesis. The conversation shifts to Australian drummers, including Jimmy Economou&nbs...

Vincent and Rob decided to chat away one day about the music business in their territory and from that discussion came the idea to create a podcast about our knowledge base. Vincent from the business side of things and Rob from the education side. Vincent has a 35 year history in entertainment, and Rob has just completed his Phd in Music at the University of Adelaide. Those backgrounds will bring...

Vince and Rob discussed the intricacies of Spotify's algorithm and its potential impact on artists, as well as the broader implications of AI on the music and art industries. They also explored the allocation of government funding for the music industry, emphasizing the need for more significant support for Australian music creators. The conversation touched on the difficulties and possibilities f...