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ABC Music Talk podcast is aimed at anyone who works in the music industry or is aspiring to be part of it. It covers a range of subjects, all broken into categories including The Basics, Lifestyle, Current Affairs and Disciplines concerning the industry, with more to come.

Alex Branson


    • Jul 13, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 71 EPISODES


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    Current Affairs: Acquisition LabelRadar - Ed Brew & Derek Clark

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 36:39 Transcription Available


    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 

    Current Affairs: Acquisition ampsuite - Keith McDonnell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 29:41 Transcription Available


    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

    BONUS: Vision Of The Future - Alex Kane

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2022 15:15 Transcription Available


    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

    Disciplines: Vision Of The Future - Alex Kane

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 62:33 Transcription Available


    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 (Twitter & Instagram)  Video: https://youtu.be/pY1pD4GlURY 

    BONUS: 2 & A Half Year Update - Alex Branson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 10:53 Transcription Available


    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

    Disciplines: Innovation - Ethan Holben

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2022 57:39 Transcription Available


    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://levelmusic.lnk.to/egyT6i 

    Current Affairs: COVID Coping: Musician's Union - Naomi Pohl

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 46:29 Transcription Available


    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 

    Current Affairs: COVID Coping: Indie Label - Chris Goss

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2022 64:32 Transcription Available


    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 & Listen: https://levelmusic.lnk.to/egyT6i

    BONUS: Lessons From 2021 - Alex Branson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 46:53 Transcription Available


    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/UCcaJNF0CKOlHNusPjrUfTSw/featured Music Branding: https://www.audioassassinsblog.com & Listen: https://levelmusic.lnk.to/egyT6i

    Disciplines: Power Of Background Music - Ola Sars

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 55:55 Transcription Available


    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 & Listen: https://levelmusic.lnk.to/egyT6i

    Lifestyle: Old Dog, New Tricks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2021 38:21 Transcription Available


    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) / www.f acebook.com/abcmusictalk    Videos: https://youtu.be/jo86nN-ILrI    Music Branding: https://www.audioassassinsblog.com & Listen: https://levelmusic.lnk.to/egyT6i 

    Current Affairs: Linecheck - Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2021 35:19 Transcription Available


    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 Bloom), Richard Leach (Curve)  Follow: @alexbranson (Twitter & Instagram) / www.facebook.com/abcmusictalk Videos: https://youtu.be/3B4_E-nbKP8 / www.rotorvideos.com/abcmusic   Music Branding: https://www.audioassassinsblog.com & Listen: https://levelmusic.lnk.to/egyT6i

    Current Affairs: Linecheck - Anna Zo

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2021 49:06 Transcription Available


    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://levelmusic.lnk.to/egyT6i

    The Basics: Paid Advertising - Nick Sadler

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 59:54 Transcription Available


    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.audioassassinsblog.com & Listen: https://levelmusic.lnk. to/egyT6i 

    Current Affairs: Distro Direct Launch - Andy Irvine

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 36:35 Transcription Available


    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://www.audioassassinsblog.com & Listen: https://levelmusic.lnk. to/egyT6i 

    Lifestyle: Evolution Of A Music Career

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 48:54 Transcription Available


    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://www.audioassassinsblog.com & Listen: https://levelmusic.lnk.to/egyT6i

    Lifestyle: Mission Possible - Ariane Paras

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 48:13 Transcription Available


    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: https://youtu.be/D3GdCO6UhhM / www.rotorvideos.com/abcmusic Music Branding: https://www.audioassassinsblog.com & Listen: https://levelmusic.lnk. to/egyT6i

    Disciplines: DeFi - Dan Dewar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2021 50:56 Transcription Available


    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.facebook.com/abcmusictalk Video: https://youtu.be/DfFnUWN9wzU / www.rotorvideos.com/abcmusic Music Branding: https://www.audioassassinsblog.com & Listen: https://levelmusic.lnk.to/egyT6i

    The Basics: Super Fans - Juliana Meyer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 48:32 Transcription Available


    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://levelmusic.lnk. to/egyT6i  Video:

    The Basics: Why Do A Deal? - Kamal Moo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 33:53 Transcription Available


    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://www.audioassassinsblog.com & Listen: https://levelmusic.lnk. to/egyT6i Video: https://youtu.be/VeGCx0XwLrs

    Current Affairs: International Women's Day - Nadia Khan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2021 53:10 Transcription Available


    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/abcmusictalkMusic Branding: https://www.audioassassinsblog.com & Listen: https://levelmusic.lnk.to/egyT6iVideo: https://youtu.be/eJ2SO1qkMLs

    The Basics: Funding Music Projects - Remi Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 55:02 Transcription Available


    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.com/abcmusictalk Music Branding: https://www.audioassassinsblog.com & Listen: https://levelmusic.lnk.to/egyT6i Video: https://youtu.be/fhkqVkCDzZM

    Current Affairs: Role Of Brands In 2020 - Rebecca Jolly

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 59:43 Transcription Available


    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. 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/egyT6i Video: https://youtu.be/qMaL1re90cE Recorded at https://thehalley.co.uk/

    BONUS: 12 Month Update - Alex Branson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 13:34 Transcription Available


    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.lnk.to/egyT6i

    Lifestyle: Executive Growth - Romano Sidoli

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 61:10 Transcription Available


    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/egyT6i Video: https://youtu.be/fMdZWJJ_g_I Video Music: Ekko Park 'All Eyes on Me (feat. Grant Nicholas) Recorded at https://thehalley.co.uk/

    Disciplines: Starting Out, Artist Management - Ethan Udell & Nell Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 35:58 Transcription Available


    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 Branding: https://www.audioassassinsblog.com & Listen: https://levelmusic.lnk.to/egyT6i @alexbranson (Twitter & Instagram) / https://www.facebook.com/abcmusictalk/ Video: https://youtu.be/x_LgKxFIQY4 Recorded at https://thehalley.co.uk/

    Lifestyle: Pick Your Team - Charles Kirby-Welch

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 51:59 Transcription Available


    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/labels/read/viewpoint-kartel-music-group-s-charles-kirby-welch-on-how-artist-marketing-can-unite-the-music-industry/079825 https://kartelmusicgroup.com/ Music Branding: https://www.audioassassinsblog.com/production-services & Listen: https://levelmusic.lnk.to/egyT6i @alexbranson (Twitter & Instagram) / https://www.facebook.com/abcmusictalk/ Video: https://youtu.be/RwVO-bIIK2A

    Current Affairs: Starting A Record Shop Ep.2 - Joel De'ath

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 45:01 Transcription Available


    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/production-services & Listen: https://levelmusic.lnk.to/egyT6i @alexbranson (Twitter & Instagram) / https://www.facebook.com/abcmusictalk/ Video: https://youtu.be/G0sifr_rfa0

    Current Affairs: Starting A Record Shop Ep.1 - Joel De'ath

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 45:49 Transcription Available


    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/production-services @alexbranson (Twitter & Instagram) / https://www.facebook.com/abcmusictalk/ Video: https://youtu.be/Ntwfyxifc3U

    TEASER: Starting A Record Shop - Joel De'ath

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 5:55 Transcription Available


    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 Branding: https://www.audioassassinsblog.com/production-services @alexbranson (Twitter & Instagram) / https://www.facebook.com/abcmusictalk/

    Current Affairs: Verifi Media x FUGA - Vickie Nauman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 45:42 Transcription Available


    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/production-services Video: https://youtu.be/jVECVx0YPXM Music: Bryan Jones & Hugh Cleal - Pick Me Up (Scott Diaz Funk Excursion)

    Current Affairs: Home Is Where The Art Is - Kojo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 33:19 Transcription Available


    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 'Blossom' Video: https://youtu.be/MpO_GodAQw8 Show Music by the Audio Assassins, more here: https://www.audioassassinsblog.com/production-services

    Current Affairs: Akazoo - Misleading Statements

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 20:37 Transcription Available


    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.qcmfunds.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Quintessential-Akazoo-Report.pdf

    The Basics: Neighbouring Rights - Matt Leaver

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 38:24 Transcription Available


    Current Affairs: Live & Impact Of Pandemic - Jack Forman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2020 34:44 Transcription Available


    Disciplines: A&R (Part 3) - Delante Murphy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2020 30:52 Transcription Available


    #BlackOutTuesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 6:13 Transcription Available


    Disciplines: A&R (Part 2) - Delante Murphy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 27:52 Transcription Available


    Disciplines: A&R (Part 1) - Delante Murphy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 24:30 Transcription Available


    TEASER: A&R - Delante Murphy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2020 3:52 Transcription Available


    Current Affairs: Merger - Gray London & Open Door Artists - Graham Perkins

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2020 43:45 Transcription Available


    Current Affairs: CMU & The Digital Dollar - Chris Cooke

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2020 52:54 Transcription Available


    Disciplines: International Biz Dev - Nina Condron

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 40:06 Transcription Available


    BONUS: 6 Month Update - Alex Branson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 20:38 Transcription Available


    Disciplines: Innovation - James Young

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2020 42:54 Transcription Available


    Lifestyle: Music For Mental Wealth - Laura Westcott & Stewart Lane

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020 40:22 Transcription Available


    Current Affairs: Metrics - During A Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2020 53:12 Transcription Available


    Disciplines: Artists & Sync - Solomon Grey

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2020 61:35 Transcription Available


    The Basics: Chat Marketing with Harry Willis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2020 37:22 Transcription Available


    Disciplines: Education - Harry Leckstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2020 66:37 Transcription Available


    Current Affairs: Gender Diversity - Harriet JW

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 38:25 Transcription Available


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