Modern Musician Podcast #284 - Thierry Ascarez: How Winamp Is Reimagining Artist Ownership in the Streaming Era
May 9, 2025
29:51
Thierry Ascarez is a seasoned music industry executive with nearly two decades of experience across major labels, music-tech startups, and AI innovation. He began his career at EMI Music before launching his own company in San Francisco, where he spent six years driving music and technology initiatives. Now based in Belgium, Thierry leads Business & Corporate Development at Winamp, where he's helping shape the future of digital music.
In this episode, Thierry dives into how artists can thrive in the modern music landscape by embracing technology, community, and innovative monetization models.
Key Takeaways:
- Why relying solely on streaming isn’t sustainable—and how to unlock new revenue streams.
- How Winamp is empowering artists to own their audience and monetize through digital collectibles and NFTs.
- What the future holds for AI in music and how it can enhance, not replace, creativity.
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→ Learn more about Thierry and Winamp at https://www.winamp.com
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