

What's a song worth?
Feb 4, 2021
Tom Gray from the band Gomez and Merck Mercuriadis from Hipgnosis discuss the impact of music streaming on artist income and the investment in song copyrights. They tackle challenges faced by musicians, fairer copyright deals, purchasing song catalogs, and the disruption in the music industry's economic equation. They also touch on the enduring value of song catalogs and the ethical dilemmas of artists selling their copyrights.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Challenges of Musicians in the Streaming Era
01:45 • 10min
Exploring Valuation and Impact on Song Catalogs
11:57 • 2min
Disruption in the Music Industry's Economic Equation
13:33 • 3min
Offer of Musical Help and Introduction to Africa Daily Podcast
16:18 • 2min