The New Music Business with Ari Herstand

JJ Cassiere, Co-founder of 33 & West, shares insights on booking agent negotiations. Topics include finding representation, developing new artists, support tours, tour buy-ons, setting up tours for guarantees vs door splits, and merch splits at venues.

Oleg Stavitsky is co-founder and CEO of Endel, a sound wellness company that utilizes generative AI and science-backed research.00:00 - Welcome05:40 - Using AI soundscapes for wellness11:36 - AI-generated music and its impact on the industry20:57 - AI-generated music and royalties30:05 - Universal and Warner embracing functional music 35:08 - How are royalty deals structured with collaborations?41:30 - AI as a tool in music creation46:18 - Does AI-generated music deserve royalties?53:40 - The new frontier of AI-generated musicSubscribe 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 Oleg Stavitsky:Website: https://endel.io/X: https://twitter.com/stvtsk?lang=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oleg-stavitsky-a6159775/Edited and mixed by Mikey EvansMusic by Brassroots DistrictProduced by the team at Ari’s Take Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzy Yoder, former Head of Digital Marketing at Elektra Music Group, discusses the power of TikTok in shaping music. Topics include shifts in music marketing, choosing the right parts of songs, marketing strategies for new songs, burnout in the industry, and determining success on the platform.

Director Evan Blum, known for creating viral TikTok music videos, discusses actionable steps for creating vertical content and what is working on TikTok for musicians. They explore dance trends, using fan feedback for fresh creative, and offer advice for artists who don't want to create video content.

Read the full article on Variety: https://aristake.io/spotify-varietyThis week, Ari Herstand discusses his recent article on Variety entitled Why Spotify’s New Payment Model Falls Short For Emerging Artists.Articles mentioned:Spotify’s article (Modernizing Our Royalty System to Drive an Additional $1 Billion toward Emerging and Professional Artists): https://artists.spotify.com/blog/modernizing-our-royalty-systemStreaming Fraud is More Serious (and Inventive) than you Think, with Andrew Batey and Morgan Hayduk of Beatdapp: https://aristake.com/andrew-batey-morgan-hayduk/Building a Fan Economy with Fan Powered Royalties from MiDiA Research: https://aristake.io/MiDiA-fan-powered-royalties--Order THIRD EDITION of How to Make It in the New Music Business: https://book.aristake.comSubscribe to The New Music Business: https://aristake.com/nmbAri'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/ariherstandEdited and mixed by Mikey EvansMusic by Brassroots DistrictProduced by the team at Ari’s Take Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The podcast discusses Brooklyn Bowl Nashville's decision not to participate in a live nation's initiative and the ethics of venues keeping a percentage of artist merchandise sales. They also talk about the creation of the MLC and sponsors offering tools and platforms for artists. The general manager of Brooklyn Bowl Nashville discusses supporting the local music community and their unique offerings. They also discuss building relationships between venues and artists and the venue's merchandise policy. The hosts express their passion for the music industry.

Terry Cole, passionate about records, operates a recording studio, Colemine Records, and Plaid Room Records. They discuss the importance of retail, independent record label marketing strategies, partnering with other labels, and how Colemine sold more physical music than digital. They explore promoting music in record stores and the reliance on algorithms vs physical stores in the music industry. They also touch on music distribution, marketing strategies for independent labels, and distribution deals.

Get 25% off any Ari's Take Academy course with code ARISTAKE. Sale and enrollment both end on November 30th at 6pm PST. If you're ready to make 2024 the year for your music career, we're ready to give you the tools. Enroll today: https://aristakeacademy.com/Over the last twenty years, Tab Nkhereanye, SVP of A&R (Artists & Repertoire) at BMG has been one of the driving forces behind hitmakers and top charting songs alike. Nkheranye’s success in the music industry is unlike many, providing him one of the most unique perspectives in the field and a resume that is hard to top. His path to BMG, was not a traditional one at all, as a songwriter in the first decade of his career, he was responsible for multiple #1 hits, writing with Justin Bieber, Madonna, Mary J. Blige and Brittany Spears. On the A&R side, during more than seven years at Island/Def Jam Records, Tab was responsible for the discovery and development of Frank Ocean, Alessia Cara and many others - showing that songwriters have a place in the corner office and paving a way for others like him. Tab’s mission is to be a voice and mentor for black songwriters and young executives who are looking to carve out their own path in the industry.00:00 - Welcome04:25 - Tab Nkhereanye and his story in music12:05 - Publishing deal structures, ownership, royalties16:23 - Co-publishing deals, what it looks like for a new songwriter26:03 - What are you looking for when you are signing new songwriters?30:05 - How involved are you in the creative process?32:01 - Tab’s time at Def Jam Records and signing Alessia Cara, Frank Ocean43:40 - Developing artists and major labels47:05 - What are steps a songwriter should take when seeking a publishing deal?Subscribe 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 Tab Nkhereanye:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tab-nkhereanye-a02b5625/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/defjam_tab/Edited and mixed by Mikey EvansMusic by Brassroots DistrictProduced by the team at Ari’s Take Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Explore the world of sync licensing with insights on artist representation for TV, films, and ads. Learn about challenges in music sync licensing, copyright issues, and the importance of fair compensation. Dive into the complexities of music placement fees and the impact of compensating artists fairly in the industry.

Order THIRD EDITION of How to Make It in the New Music Business: https://book.aristake.comLearn more about Shari Bryant and Omar Grant: https://www.rocnation.com/about/Shari Bryant is Co-President of Roc Nation Label at Roc Nation. A fearless music industry veteran, Shari began her career as an intern at Roc-A-Fella Records at 16 years old. She would go to work with Def Jam, Atlantic Records, Warner Bros, Alamo Records, until she was appointed by Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter to become Co-President of the Roc Nation Label. In her long and tenured career, she has worked with artists such as Jay-Z, Meek Mill, Nas, Rick Ross, Cam’ron, Dipset, and more.Omar Grant is currently the Co-President of Roc Nation Records. After graduating from Adelphi University, he took his first job as assistant tour manager working for Destiny’s Child, and then as tour manager for each of the three members individually including Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, and Beyonce. He would go on to with as an A&R for EMI Group Limited and Epic Records, before joining Roc Nation in 2011. Grant served as A&R on Rihanna’s first #1 debut album, Unapologetic, and would work with Rihanna on future releases. Grant has also worked with and/or introduced many other notable artists like Jay-Z, Big Sean, Shakira, David Guetta, Snoh Aalegra, Willow, Jaden Smith, Jay Electronica, Vic Mensa, and Buju Banton.04:38 - Welcome06:21 - Roc Nation - Shari and Omar’s roles at Roc Nation Label15:12 - Strategies for developing artists in a crowded space22:01 - Roc Nation’s legacy and long term vision for artists28:00 - What does Roc Nation look for when they sign a new artist?37:18 - Marketing strategies rollout for artists like Maeta45:58 - Roc Nation’s track record with signing artists and philosophy58:23 - What does it mean to you to make it in the new music business?Subscribe 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 Roc Nation:Website: https://rocnation.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rocnation/X: https://twitter.com/RocNationTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rocnation Edited and mixed by Mikey EvansMusic by Brassroots DistrictProduced by the team at Ari’s Take Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.