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The hosts dive into the skyrocketing prices of concert tickets, expected to hit an average of $200 by 2027. They explore the booming music merchandise market, projected to reach $16 billion by 2030. The discussion highlights the industry's shift back to traditional models and the emotional toll of recent layoffs. There's also a fascinating look at how social media reshapes artist roles, plus insights into the impact of AI on music creation and a new newsletter dedicated to tech trends.

Episode 220 On this week's dynamic episode of the YMC podcast, your groovy hosts Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart break down these important stories: "How AI Can Help Reshape The Music Industry By Doing More Of The Little Things" (Guest column from Billboard); "Universal Music Uses AI Voice Cloning Tool To Create Spanish-language Version Of Brenda Lee’s Hit ‘Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree’" (Music Business Worldwide); "How Have The Diddy Allegations Affected His Streaming Numbers & Radio Play?" (The Ledger Newsletter from Glenn Peoples at Billboard).  Plus audio drops with Alexis Schreiber from Schwartz & Schreiber, Channing Moreland and Makenzie Stokel from EVA, and  Kerri Fox-Metoyer from GABB. Subscribe to the newsletter! YourMorning.Coffee!

Episode 219 On this week's scintillating episode of the YMC podcast, your humble hosts Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart chat about these important stories: "Did That Song Go Viral On TikTok Organically - Or Was It Paid For?" (Billboard); "No, Vinyl Sales Aren’t Down 33% In 2024. They’re Up 6.2%" (Discogs); "Spotify Criticized For Letting Fake Albums Appear On Real Artist Pages" (Ars Technica); "Why TikTok’s Decision To Sideline Merlin, Hurts Music Culture" (A2IM’s Richard James Burgess for Billboard).  Plus audio drops from Meddling founder and CEO Travis Rosenblatt and Sam Tornow from Discogs! Subscribe to the newsletter! YourMorning.Coffee 

Episode 218 On this week's action-packed episode, your humble hosts Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart discuss these important music industry stories: "Record Label Market Share Q3 2024: Island Helps Power Republic As Interscope Makes Big Push" (Billboard); "Inside TikTok’s Money Squeeze on Independent Labels: ‘This Is a Classic Divide-and-Conquer Situation’" (Variety); "Artist Tour Riders: Behind the History, Evolution — And Excess — Of Backstage Life on the Road" (Billboard).    Sunscribe to the newsletter! YourMorning.Coffee

The discussion kicks off with the exciting Black Friday lineup for Record Store Day, featuring exclusive vinyl from household names. The hosts navigate the recent wave of music industry layoffs, comparing it to the post-Napster years. They also dive into the high earnings of top music executives despite these challenges. Plus, get the scoop on the Music Tectonics conference, celebrating community and artist development. It’s a lively chat filled with insights and anticipation for music lovers!

On this scintillating edition of the YMC podcast, your humble hosts Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart yap about these important stories: "What Do Record Labels Do?" (Reverb Nation); "Why TikTok Music’s Failure Isn’t Surprising, And What It Says About Today’s Streaming Business" (Billboard); "The MLC Urges Court To Deny Spotify’s Motion To Dismiss ‘Bundling’ Lawsuit" (Music Business Worldwide).    Subscribe to the newsletter! YourMorning.Coffee

Episode 215 On this week's episode of the YMC podcast, your super-groovy hosts Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart wax poetic on these important music industry stories: "Do Albums Still Matter, And Which Artists Should Be Releasing Them?" (Chartmetric);  "Universal’s Direct-To-Fan Business Has Been Growing At A Whopping 33% Rate, And 3 Other Things We Learned At UMG’s Capital Markets Day" (Music Business Worldwide); "A Journey Through The Best Record Stores In North America" (My Pack Wizard).   Plus an audio drop with NITO Executive Director Nathaniel Marrow.   Subscribe to the newsletter! YourMorning.Coffee    

YMC Special Episode! On this special episode of the YMC podcast, your host Jay Gilbert sat down for an in-depth conversation with TikTok's Global Head of Music Ole Obermann.    Subsceibe to the newsletter! YourMorning.Coffee

Hosts dissect the state of streaming and the implications of a recent music AI fraud case, questioning current practices. They reflect on personal music experiences, analyze the Spotify Top 10, and share excitement for an upcoming Pink concert. The conversation dives into transformative music production tools and the evolving distribution landscape, emphasizing the shifting roles in the industry. Ethical concerns surrounding AI-generated music and the complexities of distribution agreements are critically explored, highlighting the need for artists to adapt to the changing environment.

Episode 213 On this latest installment of the YMC groovefest, your outta-sight hosts Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart chat about these important music industry stories: "Spotify’s Global Head Of Editorial On The ‘Art And Science’ Of Playlist Curation" (Billboard); "How Digital Album Sales Are Affecting The Race For No. 1 On The Charts" (Billboard); "Feds Indict Musician On Landmark Massive Streaming Fraud Charges" (Rolling Stone).    Subscribe to the newsletter! YourMorning.Coffee