
Ashley Carman
Podcast reporter at Bloomberg who covers podcasts and the music industry.
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Dec 31, 2024 • 16min
The Year AI Broke Into Music
Ashley Carman, a Bloomberg audio reporter focused on AI's impact in music, delves into the evolving landscape of music production. The discussion highlights the shift in record labels from resistance to acceptance of AI-generated songs and the ethical dilemmas that arise. They explore the extraction of iconic vocals and the potential for hyper-personalized music experiences. Key concerns include the rights of artists in a market saturated with AI creations and the balance between technological advancement and authentic human expression in music.

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Aug 11, 2025 • 31min
Paramount’s UFC Knockout and Amazon’s Podcast Flameout
Lucas Shaw, a Bloomberg reporter known for his insights into media, joins Ashley Carman, a podcast and music industry expert, to dive into UFC’s monumental $7.7 billion deal with Paramount. They discuss the strategic choice of Paramount for UFC’s broadcasting rights and analyze the implications for the media landscape. The conversation shifts to Amazon's integration of Wondery into Audible, highlighting challenges in podcast monetization. Lastly, they debate contenders who might challenge Joe Rogan's podcast supremacy in this evolving market.

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Jan 26, 2024 • 26min
Music’s Pitchfork in the road
Craig Jenkins, a music critic at New York Magazine's Vulture, shares insights on the end of Pitchfork’s era as it merges with GQ, reflecting on its influential role in music criticism. Ashley Carman from Bloomberg News discusses the rise of AI and algorithm-driven music discovery. They explore how this technological shift impacts artist visibility and the authenticity of music critique, questioning the balance between human input and machine recommendations in shaping our listening habits and culture.