POPULARITY
Ankit Desai is the Founder and CEO of Snafu Records, a music-tech company using machine learning to provide royalty advances and artist services for independent musicians. Prior to launching Snafu, Ankit led digital strategy at Universal Music Group. He's been named a Forbes 30 Under 30 and one of Nordic Music Export's 20 Under 30, recognized for his innovative work in reshaping the future of the music industry.In this episode, Ankit reveals how AI is transforming the music industry—and what independent artists can do today to thrive in this new era.Key Takeaways:How to leverage your existing music catalog to generate sustainable income as an independent artist.Why short-form video content is now critical for music discovery and fan engagement.How AI and machine learning are democratizing music creation, monetization, and fan connection. ---→ To learn more about Ankit and Snafu Records at snafurecords.comBook an Artist Breakthrough Session with the Modern Musician team: https://apply.modernmusician.me/podcast
Order THIRD EDITION of How to Make It in the New Music Business: https://book.aristake.comAnkit Desai is the founder and CEO of Snafu Records, the world's first AI-enabled artist services company. Snafu's algorithms identify talented artists from all over the world, which the company then invests in growing and supporting. Before starting Snafu, Ankit was at Universal Music, where he worked with artists like Tove Lo, Avicii, Swedish House Mafia, and Shawn Mendes. For his work at Snafu and Universal, Ankit was recognized by Forbes 30 under 30 Europe, and Nordic Music Business' 20 under 30.Mira Howard currently serves as the head of Snafu's Song Fund. While she has an education in physics and economics and an MBA from Cambridge, she also has had a lifelong love for music and writes and plays music in her own time. In her career Mira has worked scaling creative startups, and is passionate about bringing Snafu to the artists of the world.This week, Ari is joined by Ankit Desai and Mira Howard of SNAFU records, to discuss how they built a completely new type of record label from the ground up. They aim to change the way artists think about their music as a business asset, encouraging artists to invest in their catalogs and not just focus on new releases. Ankit and Mira explain how SNAFU aims to change the game and create a win-win situation for all of its artists, maximizing success and longevity all while keeping the rights in the hands of the artists.00:00 - Discovering and Investing in Unsigned Artists13:05 - Improving and Increasing Artists' Listenership29:34 - Don't Give Up on Your Catalog: The Value of Old Songs39:29 - Social Media Strategies: Coaching Artists for Success44:53 - Playlist Power: Investing in Catalogs51:48 - Snafu's Business Model: Partnering with Undervalued Artists56:31 - Supporting Female Creators: The Snafu Women's Creator FundSubscribe to The New Music Business: https://aristake.com/new-music-business-podcast/Ari's Take Academy: https://aristakeacademy.comWatch more discussions like this: https://bit.ly/3LavMpaConnect with Ari's Take:Website: https://aristake.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aristake_TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aris.takeX: https://twitter.com/ArisTakeThreads: https://www.threads.net/@aristake_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/aristake1Connect with Ari Herstand:Website: https://ariherstand.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/ariherstandX: https://twitter.com/ariherstandYouTube: https://youtube.com/ariherstandConnect with Snafu Records :Website: https://www.snafurecords.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snafurecords/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@snafurecordsX: https://x.com/snafu_recordsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/snafu-records/Edited and mixed by Ari DavidsMusic by Brassroots DistrictProduced by the team at Ari's Take Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ready to dive into the fascinating world of music, AI, and gender equity? Join Mira Howard, executive at record label Snafu Records , for a livestream that pulls back the curtain on the music industry! Discover the inner workings of record labels and artist revenue streams. Learn why Taylor Swift re-recorded her music and how AI is revolutionizing artist discovery at Snafu. We'll also tackle the crucial topic of gender inequity in the music business and explore the impact of streaming and financialisation on the industry. Gain insights on: - The roles of record labels vs. record companies - How artists earn through streaming, touring, and sales - The use of AI in music - Addressing gender gaps and empowering female talent - The relationship between record companies, artistes and platforms like TikTok and YouTube Music Don't miss this chance to understand the dynamics that shape the music we love! What's your take on AI's role in the future of music? Join the conversation and share your thoughts!
Mira Howard from Snafu Records on how AI can be used to discover and launch up and coming musicians...with TRE's Giles Brown.
Från kreativitet till affär med musiktech! Möt skarpa Mattias Bernard, partner och Head of Business Development på SNAFU Records (tidigare poddbesök av partnern Ankit Desai #64). Här berättar Mattias om företagets intressanta affärsmodell, där de hittar artister och talanger genom algoritmer och data. Han delar också sin bakgrund inom media och TV, samt jämför dessa med musikbranschen. Vi får även höra mer om Mattias roll inom sälj och affärsutveckling, hur han arbetar med att hitta partners för SNAFU och vikten av att bygga relationer, för att exempelvis få tillgång till ännu mer data. Han berättar dessutom om SNAFUs resa från källare till musiktechbolag, som nyligen tagit in en större investering - för bland annat katalogköp. Lyssna och få grym inblick - eller framåtblick, med exempelvis ansvaret kring Artificiell Intelligens och ”Deepfakes” inom musik! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Från kreativitet till affär med musiktech! Möt skarpa Mattias Bernard, partner och Head of Business Development på SNAFU Records (tidigare poddbesök av partnern Ankit Desai #64). Här berättar Mattias om företagets intressanta affärsmodell, där de hittar artister och talanger genom algoritmer och data. Han delar också sin bakgrund inom media och TV, samt jämför dessa med musikbranschen. Vi får även höra mer om Mattias roll inom sälj och affärsutveckling, hur han arbetar med att hitta partners för SNAFU och vikten av att bygga relationer, för att exempelvis få tillgång till ännu mer data. Han berättar dessutom om SNAFUs resa från källare till musiktechbolag, som nyligen tagit in en större investering - för bland annat katalogköp. Lyssna och få grym inblick - eller framåtblick, med exempelvis ansvaret kring Artificiell Intelligens och ”Deepfakes” inom musik! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We had the pleasure of interviewing Ayla D'Lyla over Zoom video!NYC-based recording artist Ayla D'Lyla has released the official video for new single titled "MONEY," out now via Snafu Records.Her first release of 2022, "MONEY" is a bold statement for Ayla D'Lyla and is the follow-up to fall 2021's "Burning Perception," a driving synth-pop track that put Ayla's distinct approach to forward-thinking pop on full display. Growing up with German and Palestinian roots, Ayla took a keen interest in German pop music from a young age and continues to derive inspiration from its intricacies. A classically-trained vocalist, Ayla has always had a deep admiration for legendary female vocalists such as Nancy Sinatra, Dolly Parton, and Cher. "I could watch these women for hours," she notes, pointing to their captivating beauty and sound as a catalyst for her pursuit of a career in music. Born and raised in Manhattan, NYC's vibrant arts and music scene drew Ayla in and has inspired a lasting love for the diverse art community the city fosters. After graduating from performing arts school, Ayla released her debut single, "Prince in Blue," a track that marked a transformation in her songwriting. With a keen eye for visual content, Ayla's videos are a world of their own, often executed in collaboration with her sister, Malina Weissman. We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #AylaDLyla #Money #NewMusic #zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow/ Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod
Growing up in war-torn Lebanon, Lebanese-Ukrainian Marwan Daou found himself a peaceful haven in between his grandmother's piano tunes and the strings of his classical guitar. His smooth vocals and ability to sing in over six languages made him notch millions of views of YouTube, and catch the attention Stockholm and LA-based SNAFU Records. On this episode of Beirut.com's podcast, Beirut Buzz, tune in to unravel the 21-year-old pop singer's adventures, including busking in the streets of Beirut as a proud Belieber, auditioning for Arabs Got Talents, meeting his manager through Instagram, and filming his first music video in Norway. You can follow Marwan's journey on Instagram, and listen to “Carsick”, “Take It Back”, and his latest original single “Addicted To Her Sadness” on all streaming platforms! Also make sure you're following us for more interesting content, @beirutcityguide on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and BeirutVideos on YouTube. The Beirut Buzz podcast is available on Anchor, Apple Podcast, and Spotify.
Ana Kennedy Domville (a.k.a. Riley The Musician) is a hyperpop singer-songwriter and producer from Lee's Summit, Missouri. After a handful of self-released projects and EPs, Domville released her album Montana via Snafu Records last month. On this episode of the podcast, we discussed Domville's childhood introduction to music, her trip to the state that her album is named for, the inspiration she's drawn from PC Music, Kanye West, and Childish Gambino, as well as from film and Americana, how she signed her record deal, her very active Twitter group DM, and her performances, both virtual and IRL. The Shuttlecock Podcast is sponsored by The Vinyl Underground at 7th Heaven, located at 76th & Troost in Kansas City. Visit www.7thHeavenKC.com for more info. Theme music: "Intro/Free Mind" by Kicked In Follow @ShuttlecockMag on social media and visit www.ShuttlecockMusic.com. Grab a t-shirt, button, or photo zine from the Shuttlecock web store to support the show. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and our feed on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Together with American Songwriter and Sean Ulbs of The Eiffels, we had the pleasure of interviewing Maro over Zoom video! Rising Lebanese artist and songwriter Maro released his debut single fall 2020 titled "carsick." The song is out now via Snafu Records and can be streamed here!Born in Beirut to a Lebanese father and Ukrainian mother, Maro's multi-cultural background is a centerpiece of his artistry. Maro notes, "My parents' taste in music has really contributed to my sound as an artist in terms of deriving inspiration from Lebanese and Ukrainian culture." Maro's first break came via his YouTube channel, where he grew a steady following from uploading lush covers of modern hits and oldie gems. After a breakout moment following a cover of Lil Peep & XXXTentacion's "Falling Down," Maro's fanbase grew immensely, with 28 million views on Youtube in the last year alone. At only 19 years old, Maro can speak 4 languages (French, Arabic, Russian, English) and he currently sings in 7 languages (+ Turkish, Italian, Spanish). He taught himself guitar from online tutorials and listened to everything from heavy metal to old-school hip-hop; 90s grunge to Top 40 pop.With "carsick" as his first original output, Maro is just getting started and we can't wait to see where he goes next! Bringin' It Backwards had the chance to catch up with Maro and ask about his fast rise, his diverse background, and his debut "carsick" -- check it out!We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com.www.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #foryou #foryoupage #stayhome #togetherathome #zoom #aspn #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetworkListen & Subscribe to BiBFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter!
Une intelligence artificielle pour repérer les talents de demain, c’est le pari de Snafu Records.Produit par BELLE ÉCOUTE Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out.
No episódio desta semana, o Bit by Bit fala de novidades da Índia e dos EUA. O unicórnio Byju, que está transformando a educação online na Índia, recebe mais uma rodada multimilionária para expandir suas operações. A também indiana FirstCry e o aporte vultuoso que recebeu recentemente do polêmico SoftBank, com o intuito de se consolidar como a maior varejista online da Ásia no segmento infantil. A Snafu Records: uma espécie de "gravadora" do futuro cuja curadoria de artistas é feita via algoritmos. A Disney+, serviço de streaming da gigante norte-americana, vem quebrando recordes e empolgando o mercado. O Bit by Bit traz semanalmente as principais notícias do ecossistema de investimentos e inovação no Brasil e no mundo.
Årets första avsnitt av Musikbranschpodden inleds på engelska(!) med supertalangen Ankit Desai, som är grundare till det teknikdrivna musikbolaget Snafu Records. Han blev först rekryterad till Universal Music Sweden som 23-åring, där han hjälpte dem att förutse hitlåtar från artister som Shawn Mendes genom data och algoritmer. Nu skapar han något eget från grunden och fortsätter driva teknisk utveckling inom musik, med hjälp av artificiell intelligens. Här berättar han om det nya äventyret med Snafu Records, och hur de vill sätta en ny standard inom branschen med sin teknik som skrapar nätet på musik för att hitta potentiella stjärnor. Vi pratar om allt från vikten utav siffror hos företag och analys av känslor hos lyssnare till kreativitet i en tid med artificiell intelligens och hur framtidens musikbransch utvecklar sig. Ett superspännande och inspirerande samtal + tips för den som vill starta en karriär. Lyssna nu! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Årets första avsnitt av Musikbranschpodden inleds på engelska(!) med supertalangen Ankit Desai, som är grundare till det teknikdrivna musikbolaget Snafu Records. Han blev först rekryterad till Universal Music Sweden som 23-åring, där han hjälpte dem att förutse hitlåtar från artister som Shawn Mendes genom data och algoritmer. Nu skapar han något eget från grunden och fortsätter driva teknisk utveckling inom musik, med hjälp av artificiell intelligens. Här berättar han om det nya äventyret med Snafu Records, och hur de vill sätta en ny standard inom branschen med sin teknik som skrapar nätet på musik för att hitta potentiella stjärnor. Vi pratar om allt från vikten utav siffror hos företag och analys av känslor hos lyssnare till kreativitet i en tid med artificiell intelligens och hur framtidens musikbransch utvecklar sig. Ett superspännande och inspirerande samtal + tips för den som vill starta en karriär. Lyssna nu! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Snafu Records är skivbolaget som ska revolutionera musikindustrin underifrån – med hjälp av AI. Hör vd:n och grundaren Ankit Desai berätta hur. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.