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Episode 231 On this week's YMC podcast, your hosts Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart disucss these important music industry stories: "Big Music Myth #1: Streamers Are In The Music Business" (Chris Castle); "Avenged Sevenfold's M. Shadows Unmasks Truth Behind 'Dynamic' Ticket Pricing: 'Artists Love To Hide Behind Live Nation And Ticketmaster And Go, 'Oh. We Had No Clue''' (Ultimate Guitar); "Yes, A TikTok Ban Is Closer Than Ever. No, Your App Won’t Just Disappear" (CNN). Subscribe to the newsletter! YourMorning.Coffee

YMC Special Episode - A Conversation With Jesse Kirshbaum   On this special episode of the YMC podcast, your host Jay Gilbert chats with Jesse Kirshbaum of the Nue Agency and Beats + Bytes on the new 2024 Trend Report.    Subscribe to the newsletter! YourMorning.Coffee

The discussion kicks off with the intriguing saga of Taylor Swift and industry power player Bob Lefsetz. AI's looming impact on music sparks a deep dive into creativity and licensing challenges ahead. Celebrating vinyl collecting, stunning photography highlights the scene's charm. Spotify’s stock surge and scandals reveal a turbulent landscape, while insightful commentary contrasts today’s game with the revolutionary vibes of the 60s. Influential music documentaries are spotlighted, enriching the narrative around iconic artists and their struggles.

On this special episode of the YMC podcast, your host Jay Gilbert sits down with Rob Abelow from Where Music's Going about the article in his newsletter,  "Music's Biggest Problems".   Subscribe to the newsletter! YourMorning.Coffee

Episode 229 On this New Year's edtion of the YMC podcast, your humble hosts Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart welcome 2025 by chatting about these important music industry stories: "Trends That Will Drive The Music Business In 2025" (Hypebot); "Music CAN Thrive In The AI Era" (Wired); "As Vinyl Grows, High-Priced Audiophile Editions Are More Popular. Are They Worth It?" (Billboard).  Plus an audio drop with Bill Hein from Pressing Business.   Subscribe to the newsletter! YourMorning.Coffee

Kriss Thakrar, an analyst at MIDiA Research, shares valuable insights into the music industry's evolving landscape. He discusses the impact of Spotify on musicians and raises ethical concerns about fake artists and AI-generated music. The conversation highlights the recent acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings by Virgin Music Group, examining its potential effects on independent artists. Thakrar also critiques outdated promotion strategies, advocating for authentic engagement as crucial in navigating the competitive market.

Episode 227 On this week's action packed episode of the YMC podcast, your hosts Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart discussed these important music industry stories: "Pitchfork Album Of The Year Is Not On Spotify: Trend Or Anomaly?" (Hypebot); "The Year In Pop: Hits Without Stars, Stars Without Hits" (New York Times); "Overanalysing Our Spotify Wrapped: What MIDiA’s Stats Say About The Industry" (MIDiA).    Plus an audio drop with Brianna Schwartz Esq. from Schwartz & Schreiber!   Subscribe to the newsletter! YourMorning.Coffee

YMC Special - Will Page's Global Value of Music Copyright On this special edition of the YMC podcast, your hosts Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart have a conversation with one of our favorite friends, economist Will Page on his recent piece "Global Value of Music Copyright 2023 - $45.5B!"   Subscribe to the newsletter! YourMorning.Coffee

Episode 226 On this week's edition of the YMC podcast, your hosts Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart chat about these important music industry stories: "Spotify Wrapped Is Here" (Spotify); "TikTok Faces U.S. Ban After Losing Bid to Overturn New Law" (New York Times); "Artists Make $8 in Profit From a $100 Concert Ticket" (Hearing Things).  Plus an audio drop with Dae Bogen, Head of Third Party Partnerships from the MLC!   Subscribe to the newsletter! YourMorning.Coffee

Episode 225 On this week's edition of the YMC podcast, your hosts Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart discuss these important stories: "Music Smashes Box Office Records: Global Value Of Music Copyright Soars To $45.5bn, Now Worth More Than Cinema" (Will Page); "How To Identify Botted Playlists And Protect Your Music" (Hypebot); "As Musicians Hit Financial Rock Bottom, Kate Nash Shows Hers" (Paste).  Subscribe to the newsletter! YourMorning.Coffee   Thanks to our sponsors!!! The MLC (TheMLC.com) Music.ai (Music.ai) Soundtrack: Music For Business (soundtrack.app/artist-guide) Bandzoogle (Bandzoogle.com) Hypebot (https://www.hypebot.com)