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Episodes
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
An action-packed Thursday
Names in the Pod today:
Jamie Marconette
Karen Allen
Jem Aswad
Dan Rys
TikTok
UMG
JR Lind
Metallica
LINKS:
TikTok Is not having it
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/15/24344299/tiktok-shutdown-us-ban-supreme-court
But also not laying folks off
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/business/tiktok-bytedance-ban-jobs.html
Luminate's year end report
https://luminatedata.com/reports/yearend-music-industry-report-2024/
2024 Market share
https://www.billboard.com/pro/record-label-market-share-year-end-2024-republic-interscope-warner/
Drake 1-2-3
A right
https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/drake-drops-legal-action-against-universal-music-and-spotify-over-kendrick-lamars-not-like-us1/
A Deke Left
https://www.billboard.com/pro/drake-sues-umg-defamation-kendrick-lamar-not-like-us-lawsuit/
The blowback
https://variety.com/2025/music/news/universal-music-slams-drake-illogical-lawsuit-kendrick-lamar-not-like-us-1236275344/
The fire impact spreads
https://news.pollstar.com/2025/01/14/beyonce-nine-inch-nails-delay-announcements-due-to-la-wildfires/
Jazz in NOLA?
https://news.pollstar.com/2025/01/15/nola-jazz-fest-topped-by-pearl-jam-dave-matthews-band-luke-combs-lil-wayne-the-roots/
Tech Bro Woodstock
https://news.pollstar.com/2025/01/14/metallicas-all-within-my-hands-foundation-donates-500000-to-la-fire-relief/
LA fire resources
Ian Cunningham
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/iancunn_feels-odd-to-share-this-on-linkedin-but-trying-activity-7284674854086156289-xTFw
Running list
https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/01/09/los-angeles-fire-relief-musicares/
https://musicares.org/donations
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jyJ-NM2qP-iRk1LJ8l3dc7e0M3IhHlo3E7Agvo9JOAQ/htmlview?at&fbclid=IwY2xjawHt_6hleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXN3-Q2mmAkiflQ9P2fOUWx0AVBTyFa9FBbWvp7YmSfy9Zv1Uy5eT4XKCA_aem_XkNGZvPvtrq02-bMe6Y9LA
Stream these folks to help them
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tLN23Ens9S8wxl4A7fbN5ojQ_xCMRXfbxQw1JRGfYac/edit?gid=0#gid=0
Max Bernstein might be able to find you a place to stay
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mberns01_musicindustry-airtable-activity-7285062707056181248-x1Wn?
RoyFi
https://www.RoyFI.com
Hangout
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Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
The Cluster of would-be TikTok successors
Names in the pod today:
Max Bernstein
Aisha Malik
Likee
Clapper
Neptune
Triller
Snapchat
Jennie Smythe (again)
Links:
Grammy Week parties getting canceled
https://www.billboard.com/pro/universal-music-group-cancels-grammy-events-la-wildfires/
Musicares POTY honoring The Grateful Dead is still on, though.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/13/as-tiktok-faces-a-us-shutdown-here-are-some-alternative-apps-to-check-out/
DMN LInks to resources
https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/01/14/la-wildfires-relief-rundown-2025/
Max Bernstein might be able to find you a place to stay
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mberns01_musicindustry-airtable-activity-7285062707056181248-x1Wn?
TikTok to Musk?
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jan/13/china-tiktok-sale-elon-musk
Apparently not...
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78w9zz62ego
The Clusterf**k of TikTok Successors
https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/13/as-tiktok-faces-a-us-shutdown-here-are-some-alternative-apps-to-check-out/
RoyFi
https://www.RoyFI.com
Hangout.fm
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Lydia's V30
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0tG6NjUzug
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
The news has started to flow again.
Names in the Pod Today:
Jennie Smythe
Ian Cunningham
Harvey Mason
Willard Ahdritz
Mikey Shulman
Tom Conrad
Harry Stebbings
LINKS:
TikTok Bid
https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/01/13/tiktok-offer-buyout-january-2025/
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/willard-ahdritz-b1810a1ba_ai-proven-uncertainty-decomposition-activity-7282488598145187840-Bcpj?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
2024 data report Week
https://luminatedata.com/events/2024-year-end-music-webinar/
Tom Conrad and Sonos
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/13/24342354/sonos-interim-ceo-tom-conrad-employee-letter
Willard Ahdritz is Smarter than you
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/willard-ahdritz-b1810a1ba_ai-proven-uncertainty-decomposition-activity-7282488598145187840-Bcpj
Suno (not holding my breath)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0YL83U5VWk
Jennie Smythe
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniesmythe/
LA fire resources
Ian Cunningham
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/iancunn_feels-odd-to-share-this-on-linkedin-but-trying-activity-7284674854086156289-xTFw
Running list
https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/01/09/los-angeles-fire-relief-musicares/
https://musicares.org/donations
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jyJ-NM2qP-iRk1LJ8l3dc7e0M3IhHlo3E7Agvo9JOAQ/htmlview?at&fbclid=IwY2xjawHt_6hleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXN3-Q2mmAkiflQ9P2fOUWx0AVBTyFa9FBbWvp7YmSfy9Zv1Uy5eT4XKCA_aem_XkNGZvPvtrq02-bMe6Y9LA
Stream these folks to help them
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tLN23Ens9S8wxl4A7fbN5ojQ_xCMRXfbxQw1JRGfYac/edit?gid=0#gid=0
RoyFi
Https://www.royfi.com
Hangout.fm
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Monday Jan 13, 2025
Monday Jan 13, 2025
The TikTokalypse appears nigh...
Names In Today's Pod:
Harvey Mason
Adam Liptak
Paul Grein
TikTok
Clapper
Likee
Triller
Neptune
Lenny Beer
Todd Hensley
Simon Glickman
LINKS:
LA Fire Grammy Week Updates
https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/la-wildfires-disrupt-2025-awards-season-1235874550/
https://hitsdailydouble.com/rumor_mill
LA fire Relief
https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/01/09/los-angeles-fire-relief-musicares/
https://musicares.org/donations
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jyJ-NM2qP-iRk1LJ8l3dc7e0M3IhHlo3E7Agvo9JOAQ/htmlview?at&fbclid=IwY2xjawHt_6hleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXN3-Q2mmAkiflQ9P2fOUWx0AVBTyFa9FBbWvp7YmSfy9Zv1Uy5eT4XKCA_aem_XkNGZvPvtrq02-bMe6Y9LA
TikTok at the Supreme Court
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/10/us/politics/supreme-court-tiktok-ban-law.html
TikTok Afterparty Subreddit
https://www.reddit.com/r/tiktokparkinglotafter/comments/1hzfixg/welcome_to_the_tiktok_parking_lot_after_the_party/
The TikTok beat goes on X-US
https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/01/12/tiktok-live-fest-london/
RoyFi
https://www.RoyFI.com
Hangout.fm
Https://hangout.fm
Friday Jan 10, 2025
Friday Jan 10, 2025
Fire donation links and hopefully a little egghead levity today.
Names in the pod today:
Musicares
Tatiana Cirisano
Murray Stassen
Thania Garcia
Tim Ingham
Charles Schwab
Blackstone
Citrin Cooperman
Indeed
LINKS:
LA fire Relief
https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/01/09/los-angeles-fire-relief-musicares/
https://musicares.org/donations
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jyJ-NM2qP-iRk1LJ8l3dc7e0M3IhHlo3E7Agvo9JOAQ/htmlview?at&fbclid=IwY2xjawHt_6hleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXN3-Q2mmAkiflQ9P2fOUWx0AVBTyFa9FBbWvp7YmSfy9Zv1Uy5eT4XKCA_aem_XkNGZvPvtrq02-bMe6Y9LA
Oral TikTok Argument (on main page, scroll to the calendar)
https://www.supremecourt.gov/
Tatiana on the TikTok Ban's Global impact
https://www.midiaresearch.com/blog/how-a-us-tiktok-ban-could-accelerate-the-rise-of-the-global-south
Blackstone X Citrin Cooperman
https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/blackstone-majority-acquires-citrin-cooperman-one-of-musics-biggest-valuation-firms/
Semiotics Links*
Indeed TV spot
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/f1ML/indeed-record-label
Schwab TV spot
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5pC_/charles-schwab-number-one-broker
*Semiotics explained
https://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/16/books/review/i-was-an-under-age-semiotician.html
RoyFi
https://www.RoyFI.com
Hangout.FM
Hangout.fm
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Stay Safe LA!
Names in the Pod today:
Ashley King
Taylor Mims
Mandy Dalugdug
TikTok
Lemon8
Relix
NIVA
Bonnnaroo
LINKS:
DOJ Pushback...
https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/justice-department-pushes-back-on-trumps-tiktok-ban-extension-plea/
Whle ByteDance feints toward Lemon8
https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-promotes-lemon8-ahead-of-us-ban/736722/
HARD: Bonnaroo 2025 is stacked
https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/01/08/bonnaroo-2025-lineup-announced/
The New face of festivals?
https://www.billboard.com/pro/complexcon-20-million-sales-record-attendance-las-vegas-debut/
HARD: Vivid For Sale
https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/online-ticket-reseller-vivid-seats-valued-at-over-1bn-considers-sale/
HARD: The Live Music Society wants to help
https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/01/08/live-music-society-grant-applications-open-2025/
HARD: NIVA wants to help Survey
https://www.billboard.com/pro/niva-launches-survey-study-independent-live-music-sector/
RoyFi
https://www.RoyFI.com
Hangout
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Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
The TikTok Cliffhanger hangs on...hey Zuck, ghost that party! And Martin Scorsese.
Names in the pod today:
Mark Zuckerberg
Linda Yaccarino
Frank McCourt
Martin Scorsese
The LA Dodgers
Andrew Hutchinson
Greg Swan
Links:
McCourting
https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/01/07/tiktok-sale-investor-group-january-2025/
Meta: Mo' Faster Mo' Breakier
https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/meta-removes-fact-checking-adds-community-notes/736700/
https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/meta-political-content-community-notes-threads/736704/
Ghost that Party, Zuck!
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/7/24338602/mark-meta-welcome-to-the-party
Meta Embottification In -depth
https://substack.com/@gregswan
Scorsese Baby Daddy
https://www.tiktok.com/music/Scorsese-Baby-Daddy-7450558029240305681
RoyFi
https://www.RoyFI.com
Hangout.fm
Https://hangout.fm
Lydia's V30
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0tG6NjUzug
Names in the pod today:
Mark Zuckerberg
Linda Yaccarino
Frank McCourt
Martin Scorsese
The LA Dodgers
Andrew Hutchinson
Greg Swan
Links:
McCourting
https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/01/07/tiktok-sale-investor-group-january-2025/
Meta: Mo' Faster Mo' Breakier
https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/meta-removes-fact-checking-adds-community-notes/736700/
https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/meta-political-content-community-notes-threads/736704/
Ghost that Party, Zuck!
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/7/24338602/mark-meta-welcome-to-the-party
Meta Embottification In -depth
https://substack.com/@gregswan
Scorsese Baby Daddy
https://www.tiktok.com/music/Scorsese-Baby-Daddy-7450558029240305681
RoyFi
https://www.RoyFI.com
Hangout.fm
Https://hangout.fm
Lydia's V30
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0tG6NjUzug
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
Names in the Pod Today:
Nick Sciorra
Dylan Smith
John Deere
Nvidia
Lupe FIasco
MIT
LINKS:
Daily TikTik UPdate
https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/01/06/tiktok-ban-supreme-court-update/
CES Gadget Update
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/4/24307731/ces-2025-tvs-gaming-smart-home-wearables-news/archives/2
Hello, AI PC
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/6/24337530/nvidia-ces-digits-super-computer-ai
Robot Tractors
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/6/24334357/john-deere-autonomous-tractor-truck-orchard-mow-ces
Google and Samsung Challenge Dolby Atmos
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/3/24335170/samsung-google-eclipsa-spatial-audio-format-2025-tvs
Good Morning Professor Fiasco
https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/01/06/lupe-fiasco-ai-fm-radio-mit/
Nick Sciorra
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicksciorra/
RoyFi
Https://www.royfi.com
Hangout.fm
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Monday Jan 06, 2025
Monday Jan 06, 2025
Franz Nicolay is pretty good at that other keyboard too.
Names In Today's Pod:
Brooke Gladstone
Micah Lowinger
Mark Henry Philips
Seth schachner
Julianna escobedo shepherd
Dan Solomon
Franz Nicolay
LINKS:
The Spotify Pie-on Continues
https://www.washingtonpost.com/books/2025/01/02/mood-machine-spotify-liz-pelly-review/
On the Media Covers Algorithms
https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/otm/articles/how-ai-and-algorithms-are-transforming-music
Country Music Broke in 2024 pt. 1
https://www.hearingthings.co/the-year-country-started-t/
Country Music Broke in 2024 pt. 2
https://www.texasmonthly.com/arts-entertainment/2024-year-country-music-broke/
A Unicorn lives another day
https://www.billboard.com/pro/waterloo-records-announces-new-ownership-and-relocation/
Never Mind Says Neil
https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/01/03/scratch-that-neil-young-says-hes-playing-glastonbury-after-all/
Seth On TikTok
https://www.newsweek.com/let-supreme-court-decide-tiktok-please-opinion-2008848
RoyFi
https://www.RoyFI.com
Hangout.fm
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Friday Jan 03, 2025
Friday Jan 03, 2025
The first Finance Friday of 2025
Names in the pod today:
Ed Christman
Elizabeth Dilts Marshall
Ashley King
Glenn Peoples
BPI
Irving Azoff
Bill Ackman
GMR
SESAC
Music Services
LINKS:
TikTok Refund offer
https://breakingthenews.net/Article/TikTok-allegedly-to-refund-ads-if-ban-takes-effect/63298183
https://www.theinformation.com/articles/tiktok-promises-ban-refunds-to-keep-advertisers-spending
Pershing Square UMG moves
https://www.billboard.com/pro/bill-ackman-pershing-square-fund-de-list-amsterdam-stock-exchange
/
GMR Changes Hands
https://www.billboard.com/pro/global-music-rights-majority-ownership-changes-hands/
SESAC Tests the market
https://www.billboard.com/pro/sesac-sale-blackstone-private-equity-offers-pro/
K-Pop up/K-Pop Stocks down
https://www.billboard.com/pro/k-pop-stocks-fell-2024-labels-bts-blackpink/
RoyFi
https://www.RoyFI.com
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