ABC Music Talk

This is an extraordinary journey into the music industry. Listen to Beatport’s Sofia Ilyas story now on the ABC Music Talk podcast. Based on an article published in Forbes, written by Lisa Kocay: https://www.forbes.com/sites/lisakocay/2023/08/31/meet-sofia-ilyas-a-woman-championing-diversity-through-her-work-at-beatport/amp/ Follow on X & Instagram: @alexbranson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Are you listening? Negotiation is all about multiple parties trying to come to an agreement. In this episode we learn about reading the room and other insights from an industry leader who has sat on most sides of the proverbial table. Want to be a better negotiator? Then listen to this. https://www.linkedin.com/in/luciecmusic/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As life missions go, trying to democratise the use of music is a noble one. For CEO & Founder of Lickd, Paul Sampson, it is born out of passion and frustration. He explains why the industry needs companies like his. Not to be missed. https://lickd.co/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SPECIAL SHOW - Recorded live at the Beatport HQ as part of the company’s ‘Decoding The Music Industry’ panel discussion series, I get to chat with DJ and Producer Kitty Amor, Sarah Wilson of Tunecore and Titus Moore of EMPIRE about The Shifting Landscape Of Releasing Music. Follow: @alexbranson ( X [Twitter] & Instagram )  Originally made available on the Beatportal site. Beatport Communi...

The show is back! This is just a short episode to let you know that the show is making a return. It tells you a little bit about the next episode, so take a listen to find out more. Follow: @alexbranson ( X [Twitter] & Instagram )  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From creation to exit. I talk to Derek and Ed, Co-founders of LabelRadar, on the sale of their company to Beatport. https://labelradar.com / https://dj.beatport.com/home   Follow: @alexbranson ( Twitter & Instagram )  Video:  https://youtu.be/BoBbeMmus8g   Music Branding: https://twitter.com/_audioassassins & Listen: https://levelmusic.lnk.t o/egyT6i   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

From creation to exit. I talk to Keith McDonnell, Co-founder of ampsuite, on the sale of his company to Beatport. https://ampsuite.com / https://dj.beatport.com/home   Follow: @alexbranson ( Twitter & Instagram )  Video:  https://youtu.be/LBnnwa9dESI Music Branding: https://twitter.com/_audioassassins & Listen: https://levelmusic.lnk.to/egyT6i Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

This is a short bonus episode with some outtakes from the main interview with Alex Kane, CEO of Volta. https://volta-xr.com/   Follow: @alexbranson ( Twitter & Instagram ) Video: https://youtu.be/pY1pD4GlURY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To innovate you need a vision. Alex Kane from Volta takes us into the future, through the lens of his XR infused version. https://volta-xr.com/   Examples spoken about in the episode: Sizzle Reel Blessed Madonna at Boiler Room's biggest event to date Real time audience interaction via existing 2D platforms   Anjunadeep at The Brooklyn Mirage   Imogen Heap music video  Follow: @alexbranson ( Twitte...

A quick update 2 and a half years in. Well, slightly over that, and all explained in the episode. I talk to comparisons against previous periods, new kit and general learnings as I've continued to put this show out in to the world. Follow: @alexbranson ( Twitter & Instagram ) www.abcmusic.co/podcast   5tq7jDNlU2PdOifSnV20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Personal experiences inspire innovation. In this episode aslice CEO, Ethan Holben, explains DJ DVS1's wish to rebalance DJ fees with performance income for producers by creating a brand new revenue stream for them https://aslice.com/ Follow: @alexbranson ( Twitter & Instagram )  Video:  https://youtu.be/F0VbvphflNI   Music Branding: https://twitter.com/_audioassassins & Listen: https://lev...

Musician's are the lifeblood of the music industry. We need to look after them. Naomi Pohl, General Secretary of the Musician's Union does exactly that. https://musiciansunion.org.uk/   Follow: @alexbranson ( Twitter & Instagram )  Video: https://youtu.be/Xp248XX9zi8   Music Branding: https://twitter.com/_audioassassins & Listen: https://levelmusic.lnk.t o/egyT6i   Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Are we nearly there yet? We've all been coping with the impact that COVID-19 has had on us. Hospital Records co-founder Chris Goss tells his story from the Indie Label perspective. https://www.hospitalrecords.com/ Follow: @alexbranson ( Twitter & Instagram ) / http://www.facebook.com/abcmusictalk Video: https://youtu.be/oIvbhwBc110 Music Branding: https://www.audioassassinsblog.com & Liste...

Never stop learning. A phrase I live by. 2021 was yet again another challenging year globally, but I managed to record 13 incredible and varied interviews on the podcast. This is a special episode that looks back at some of the key lessons my guests passed on to us all.  Follow: @alexbranson ( Twitter & Instagram ) / http://www.facebook.com/abcmusictalk Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/...

Background music doesn't immediately sound that interesting, until you realise it is everywhere. Hear how founder of Soundtrack Your Brand, Ola Sars, is unlocking its true power. https://www.soundtrackyourbrand.com/   Follow: @alexbranson ( Twitter & Instagram ) / http://www.facebook.com/abcmusictalk Videos: https://youtu.be/KRcacTNw0us   Music Branding: https://www.audioassassinsblog.com &amp...

Teaching an old dog new tricks. Turns out you can! Vasja Veber of Viberate tells his story. Inspiring stuff!!  https://www.viberate.com/   Follow: @alexbranson ( Twitter & Instagram ) / http://www.facebook.com/abcmusictalk Videos: https://youtu.be/jo86nN-ILrI   Music Branding: https://www.audioassassinsblog.com & Listen: https://levelmusic.lnk.to/egyT6i   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Live from Linecheck 2021. Interviews with delegates and speakers from this year's event, giving a flavour of what it was like to attend the show. In a word, energising. http://linecheck.it/ Guests include:  Camille Hédouin ( Mounqup ), Chris Cooke ( CMU) , Tom Gray ( #brokenrecord ), Terry Tyldesley ( Kit Monsters / Kat Five ) , Anna Zo (Linecheck), Miguel ( acordAR ), Magda Cholyst ( Artist In Bl...

The future of music conferences. Anna Zo of Linecheck talks innovation in connecting the music business to other industries and the general public. http://linecheck.it/   Follow: @alexbranson ( Twitter & Instagram ) / www.facebook.com/abcmusictalk    Videos:  https://youtu.be/-1SY1w6aFjI / www.rotorvideos.com/abcmu sic   Music Branding: https://www.audioassassinsblog.com & Listen: https://...

Finding it hard to run a paid ad campaign for your music? Then listen to Nick Sadler of The Label Machine break it down for you. A must listen for all artists and labels a like. https://thelabelmachine.com/   Follow: @alexbranson ( Twitter & Instagram ) / www.facebook.com/abcmusictalk   Videos:  https://youtu.be/pR3lMYV9cPI / www.rotorvideos.com/abcmusic Music Branding: https://www.audioassass...

What is independence in the music business? Choice and control are key factors. So why not run your own distribution business? Now you can with Distro Direct, hear more from its founder, Andy Irvine. https://distro.direct/   Follow: @alexbranson ( Twitter & Instagram ) / www.facebook.com/abcmusictalk   Videos:  https://youtu.be/GpAx48katVs / www.rotorvideos.com/abcmusic   Music Branding: https...

Warner Music Group, Facebook, Merlin. Senior and meaningful positions in all of them. Jeremy Sirota insightfully shares his career evolution. This is not to be missed. https://merlinnetwork.org/ @merlinnetwork (TW/IG/FB/LI) Follow: @alexbranson ( Twitter & Instagram ) / www.facebook.com/abcmusictalk  Video: https://youtu.be/Tnvk2fu0Gg4 / www.rotorvideos.com/abcmusic   Music Branding: https://w...

COVID-19 has given many of us a chance to pause and reflect. Careers may have been part of that reflection. But how to define your mission in life, Ariane Paras of Olympia Coaching could help make that mission possible. https://olympiacoaching.com/   https://www.instagram.com/olympiacoaching/   Follow: @alexbranson ( Twitter & Instagram ) / www.f acebook.com/abcmusictalk   Video...

Interested in DeFi projects designed for the music industry? Then don't miss this episode of the podcast with Dan Dewar, CEO of Paperchain, which I believe tops the list. https://paperchain.io   Follow: @alexbranson ( Twitter & Instagram ) / www.f acebook.com/abcmusictalk   Video: https://youtu.be/DfFnUWN9wzU / www.rotorvideos.com/abcmusic   Music Branding: https://www.audioassa...

Super Fans can be the lifeblood of an Artist's career, but how best to stay in touch with them. Maybe consider a Supapass App? Founder and former artist Juliana Meyer tells all. https://www.supapass.com/ https://www.instagram.com/supa.pass/ Follow: @alexbranson (Twitter & Instagram) / faceb ook.com/abcmusictalk  Music Branding: https://www.audioassassinsblog.com & Listen: https://levelmusi...

Why do a deal? I speak with Janet Jackson's entertainment lawyer, Kamal Moo, and learn how he advises his clients on the various deals they get offered, plus we talk about his new book The Straight Forward Guide To The Music Biz. https://books2read.com/musicbiz / www.kamalandrew.com   Follow: @alexbranson ( Twitter & Instagram ) / faceb ook.com/abcmusictalk   Music Branding: https://...