ABC Music Talk

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 

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

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

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 

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

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 

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 

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

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

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

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 

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

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

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 

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 

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

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

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

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:

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

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

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

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/

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

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/

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/

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

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

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 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/

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)

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

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