Business Wars

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Sep 1, 2022

Join Brittany Spanos, a Senior staff writer at Rolling Stone, and Naima Cochrane, a music journalist and former record label executive, as they unravel the complexities of the modern music industry. They discuss the economic struggles artists face in the streaming era, the fallout from Neil Young's controversy with Spotify, and the evolving definition of superstardom. Insights on the industry's push for social justice and sustainable practices reveal a transformative landscape, where artists must navigate new challenges for fair compensation and empowerment.

39:09

Episode guests

Naima Cochrane

Brittany Spanos

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

4min

Streaming Controversies: The Spotify Saga

7min

Navigating the Economics of Streaming in Music

5min

Streaming Struggles and Superstardom

9min

Exploring Music Industry Titans and Emerging Challenges

3min

Empowerment and Accountability in the Music Industry

13min

The Evolving Dynamics of the Music Industry

3min

While music streaming platforms have exploded, many critics argue the status quo isn't working for artists. We're taking a deep dive into the music industry, exploring the relationship between artists, labels, fans and the internet. On this episode, we're joined by music journalists Brittany Spanos, senior staff writer at Rolling Stone, and Naima Cochrane, a music and culture journalist and a former record label executive at some of the industry’s biggest outlets.

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