ABC Music Talk

Nadia Khan lends her clear insight to the subject matter of equality in the music industry, as we once again celebrate International Women's Day on the show. https://www.womeninctrl.com/ Follow: @alexbranson ( Twitter & Instagram ) / facebo ok.com/abcmusictalk Music Branding: https://www.audioassassinsblog.com & Listen: https://levelmusic.lnk.to/egyT6i Video: https://youtu.be/eJ2SO1qkMLs H...

Easy Money? Is there such a thing? Putting a record out has always cost money. Remi Harris demystifies how to raise funds, outside of the traditional route of an advance from a record label. Follow those mentioned: @remiharrismbe / @ygn / @brightersound Book Available: https://payhip.com/RemiHarrisConsulting https://books2read.com/easymoney Follow: @alexbranson (Twitter & Instagram) / facebook...

Brands and music have enjoyed a healthy relationship for many years, so much so, that for many musicians it is a key part of their revenue. I talk with Rebecca Jolly about what that relationship looks like in 2020 during the pandemic. Follow: @alexbranson ( Twitter & Instagram ) / facebo ok.com/abcmusictalk   Music Branding: https://www.audioassassinsblog.com & Listen: https://levelmu...

A quick 1 year anniversary episode to look back at how this podcast is progressing. In particular it serves as a look back on the 6 month update episode and where we are from then. Podcast: www.abcmusic.co/podcast (search 'ABC Music Talk') Follow: @alexbranson (Twitter & Instagram) / facebook.com/abcmusictalk Music Branding: https://www.audioassassinsblog.com & Listen: https://levelmusic.l...

The NME is a household name in the music industry. Hear how former MD Romano Sidoli grew into the executive that took on the digitisation of the brand and his journey since. Podcast: www.abcmusic.co/podcast (search 'ABC Music Talk') Follow: @alexbranson (Twitter & Instagram) / facebook.com/abcmusictalk Music Branding: https://www.audioassassinsblog.com & Listen: https://levelmusic.lnk.to/e...

Never stop learning. This episode is a chance to hear from two smart, well informed and enthusiastic individuals who have just joined the music industry. Listen to what they think, and how they have approached the creation of their management company, Ryder Management. Some of the artists they work with: https://www.mc4dmusic.com/ https://www.marsmusicofficial.com/ https://www.sypski.com/ Music Br...

There is no 'I' in Team. When you're an artist, or the manager of one, you often need to surround yourself with the best industry talent for your needs. There are endless options currently. Based on a thought-leadership piece published in Music Week by Charles, he and I discuss some of those options and the decision making process those choices become. Music Week Article: https://www.musicweek.com...

This is the final of a two part episode about the founder of JJJ Vinyl, a new UK based second hand record shop and now, record club. Joel De'ath is the A&R legend behind The Darkness, Funeral For A Friend and Get Cape, Wear Cape, Fly. @JJJVinyl (Twitter & Instagram) Music Branding: https://www.audioassassinsblog.com & Listen: https://levelmusic.lnk.to/egyT6i @alexbranson (Twitter &...

This is the first of a two part episode about the founder of JJJ Vinyl, a new UK based second hand record shop and now, record club. Joel De'ath is the A&R legend behind The Darkness, Funeral For A Friend and Get Cape, Wear Cape, Fly. @JJJVinyl (Twitter & Instagram) Music Branding: https://www.audioassassinsblog.com & Listen: https://levelmusic.lnk.to/egyT6i @alexbranson (Twitter &...

Teaser episode to the forthcoming two part interview with A&R legend, Joel De'ath, who signed The Darkness, Funeral For A Friend and Get Cape, Wear Cape Fly. He and business partner James, recently opened a record shop just before the global pandemic took hold, we hear how they navigated through that, as well as Joel's 20 years in the music industry. @JJJVinyl (Twitter & Instagram) Music B...

Blockchain, went from being exciting, to a punchline in the music industry. So learning that the much respected FUGA had struck a deal with Verifi Media, it needed to be talked about. https://www.musicweek.com/digital/read/fuga-partners-with-verifi-media-on-blockchain-metadata-service/080078 https://verifi.media/ Music Branding: https://www.audioassassinsblog.com & Listen: https://levelmusic.l...

This episode takes you on a journey via the founder of My Runway Group, a creative agency that provides a platform for youth development. We talk about their new initiative with the Arts Council and The Tate Gallery in London. www.myrunwaygroup.com @myrunwaygroup on all social platforms Music: DEJA 'Ted Talk' Video: https://youtu.be/MpO_GodAQw8 Show Music by the Audio Assassins, more here: https:/...

This episode looks at the demise of a DSP that provided white label services to telcos and brands, as well as an owned radio and streaming brand called Akazoo. The point of this episode is to highlight a problem the industry faces in approaching emerging markets, which was the USP Akazoo presented to the music industry. The report that is mentioned throughout can be found here:  https://www.q...

Neighbouring Rights, no not that boundary dispute over the fence Fred next door put up, this is a part of the industry which in the last 15 years or so has had a lot more profile as an important revenue stream in the music industry. But what is it? Listen to find out. Useful Info: https://www.ppluk.com/royalties-explained/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The live sector of the music industry has been decimated by the effects of the global pandemic. New York based agent, Jack Forman talks us through the events as they unfolded, and what has happened since to support the artists he represents. Music: Music: Red Hot Chili Pipers 'Leave a Light On (feat. Tom Walker)'https://youtu.be/RnvEyQdG_Ik Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

This is a special episode to share, what I hope is a helpful experience, working inside the socially conscious company that is EMPIRE as part of raising awareness during #BlackOutTuesdayThe resource mentioned in the episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/2Mj2Dvg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you living your best life? Learn how 'Smile' came to life from the alchemist that is Delante Murphy. My boy Afgan also makes an appearance via our shared admiration for him. Music: Lil Duval 'Smile (Living My Best Life) [feat. Snoop Dogg, Ball Greezy & Midnight Star]https://youtu.be/QMNwwMCSiy4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The journey continues just as Delante arrives at EMPIRE, and we learn what it takes to be a great A&R manager. More fantastic anecdotal story telling. Enjoy! Music: Lil Duval 'Smile (Living My Best Life) [feat. Snoop Dogg, Ball Greezy & Midnight Star]https://youtu.be/0pkHnDXW0Sk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A&R is essentially witch craft, to those who don't practise it. This mini-series lifts the lid on that cauldron of magic. Yes, wizards get mentioned in this first episode, where my guest tells how he got to where he is now. Music: Lil Duval 'Smile (Living My Best Life) [feat. Snoop Dogg, Ball Greezy & Midnight Star]https://youtu.be/u_726bucDdU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

This is a short teaser episode to explain the next 3 weeks on the ABC Music Talk podcast. A&R Manager at EMPIRE, Delante Murphy, and I recorded an interview, which is so good, that I wanted to make sure you all could easily listen to all of it. So, as this episode explains, over the next 3 weeks, that interview will be released in sections. Delante delivers a master class in story telling, check o...

London to Manila. Gray London has merged with Open Door Artists - now Gray Door Entertainment - management company bridging the gap between East & West. Graham Perkins talks merger & his 22 years in Asia now he has returned to the UK.Yahoo Article: https://sg.style.yahoo.com/graham-perkins-guji-lorenzana-bridge-190257171.htmlMusic: ili 'Breath'Video: https://rotorvideos.com/abcmusichttps://youtu.b...

Streaming deal structures, data transparency, royalty chains, new exploitation types. Chris talks about how CMU is trying to help artist managers and artists understand what is going on. The new edition of Dissecting The Digital Dollar is about to be launched, sign up here for updates: https://cmuinsights.com/digitaldollar/Setlist Podcast: https://completemusicupdate.com/podcast/Twitter: @CMUHead...

I talk about International Business Development from the point of view of an Independent Digital Distributor with my guest Nina Condron, Director at Horus Music. There are tips & tricks mixed with philosophical strategic thoughts on emerging markets and more. Head to www.abcmusic.co/podcast for the episode, or search 'ABC Music Talk' in your favourite podcast app. Music: Scott Diaz 'Destination' h...

This is a special episode to let you all know about running a podcast, and where I am at 6 months in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Never stop innovating. CEO of Aston Mics, James Young, retells the company's fascinating origin story. He reveals key secrets in how he made some relatively simple changes to product development, that has shaken a whole industry.https://www.astonmics.com/Head to www.abcmusic.co/podcast for the episode, or search 'ABC Music Talk' in your favourite podcast app. Music: Scott Diaz 'Flipside' https://s...