Lex Talk Music
18 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -Conversations within the community and simplifying legal and business concepts in the music industry | A podcast dedicated to anyone interested in the music industry, be it artist, songwriter, artist manager or other industry stakeholder.
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Episode 18: In Conversation with Dhruv Singh
March 08, 2024 18:30 - 1 hour - 81.2 MBIn conversation with Dhruv Singh, founder and head honcho at Pagal Haina. After a degree in film production and valuable stints in theatre, sports management, television, events and film, Dhruv founded Pagal Haina in 2011. Pagal Haina is an artist development agency and record label representing some of the finest independent artists in India including Peter Cat Recording Co., Lifafa, The F16s, Ditty, Shantanu Pandit, Karshni, Rounak Maiti, Run it's the Kid, Shashwat Bulusu and more. Dhruv ...
Episode 17: In Conversation with Tej Brar
August 20, 2023 18:30 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBIn conversation with Tej Brar, currently heading Festivals & Live Events at Nodwin Gaming with an illustrious list of achievements in the music industry. He's been manager to some of the biggest names in the Indian music scene through OML and through his own firm, Third Culture - from Nucleya, Raja Kumari, Dualist Inquiry to J Babe, Kayan and the coolest hippest Indian indie artists of our time. Join us as we discuss his journey through the music industry, his learnings as an artist manager,...
Episode 16: In Conversation with Mansoor Rahimat Khan
May 30, 2023 18:30 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBIn conversation with Mansoor Rahimat Khan, CEO and co-founder of Beatoven.ai - India's first generative AI music production platforms. Mansoor is a seventh-generation sitar player and was also named in the Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 list in 2023. Beatoven has been gaining as much traction as attention from around the world and as an artist himself, Mansoor has been very particular about the ethics behind his AI model. What we are currently witnessing in the field of AI is historical and the nex...
Episode 15: In Conversation with Anurag Tagat
March 30, 2023 19:30 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBIn conversation with Anurag Tagat, music journalist and concert aficionado. Anurag is a name that both the artist and the music buff are familiar with. In his career as a music journalist in the last decade and more, he has written for the biggest publications in India and abroad, including Rolling Stone, Billboard, The Hindu, LiveMint and more. He is currently the Assistant Editor at Rolling Stone, India and is a frequent contributor to several other prestigious publications. Join us as we ...
Episode 14: In Conversation with Vijay Basrur
January 25, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 62 MBIn conversation with Vijay Basrur, founder of OK Listen, India’s first DIY music distribution and digital download platform. OK Listen was a groundbreaking development that changed India’s music industry and offered indie artists a platform where they could showcase their original music, without having to rely on record labels for distribution and without giving up any of their rights. He has worked in the industry for over two decades and comes from the corporate world, where he worked in s...
Episode 13: In Conversation with Kaber Vasuki
November 13, 2022 18:30 - 1 hour - 67 MBIn conversation with Kaber Vasuki, a prolific songwriter, composer and artist from the Tamizh music & film industry. He was one of the first Tamizh artists to crowdfund his album, Azhagu Puratchi and is also known for the genre-fluid unique work he did with Kurangan, the indie band he co-founded with Tenma. In this (long overdue) second leg of the NFT series in the music industry, tune in to my chat with Kaber as we discuss everything about his journey as a musician, the importance of early ...
Episode 12: In Conversation with Vishakha Singh
March 31, 2022 04:30 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBIn conversation with Vishakha Singh, founder and VP of the WazirX NFT Marketplace. It's not everyday you come across a powerhouse that juggles multiples roles with flair - actor, producer, creator and crypto buff, Vishakha has worked across the spectrum of the entertainment industry. NFTs, cryptocurrency and blockchain are not just all the rage, but definitely here to stay. Join us on the inaugural episode of LTM's three-part series on NFTs in the creative sector, where I speak to Vishakha a...
Episode 11: In Conversation with Atul Churamani
December 30, 2021 04:30 - 2 hours - 89.2 MBIn conversation with Atul Churamani, founder and Managing Director of Turnkey Music & Publishing. With an illustrious career spanning more than three decades, Atul has seen it all when it comes to the music industry in India, and therefore safe to say that he is truly an expert when it comes to how things works in the business - whether it's about music publishing, distribution, copyrights, record labels, A&R - you name it! Join us on this insightful conversation, as we discuss Atul's phenom...
Episode 10: In Conversation with Yama & Anirudh
August 27, 2021 05:30 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBIn conversation with Yama Seth and Anirudh Voleti, artist managers at one of India's best artist management firms, Big Bad Wolf. Having managed the likes of the finest indie names in the business like Indian Ocean, Karsh Kale, Prateek Kuhad, Parvaaz, both Yama and Anirudh have a ton of stories, which makes each of their experience as an artist manager so much more insightful. Artist management is a nuanced profession, and has everything to do with people management, your love for music, your...
Episode 9: In Conversation with Jataneel Banerjee
March 01, 2021 05:30 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBIn conversation with Jataneel Banerjee, a multifaceted music industry professional — he wears many hats: music producer, composer, copyright consultant, founder of the Grand Philharmonic Orchestra and relationship manager at PRS for Music, UK handling memberships for songwriters from Southern Asia. Given the growing importance of the digital media in music, copyright societies play a critical role in ensuring that songwriters have a steady stream of revenue. Join us as we talk about copyrigh...
Episode 8: In Conversation with Paddy
February 05, 2021 04:30 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBIn conversation with Padmanabhan NS (aka Paddy), an industry veteran who has worked with some of the biggest names in the music business, be it EMI, Universal, Radio City and now with Spotify India. His experience with the evolution of the digital music industry in India adds to his vast profile and every musician knows him to be a friend and a genuine well-wisher of the entire music scene in the country, especially given that he is a musician too. Join us as we talk about the digital explo...
Episode 7: In Conversation with Amit Gurbaxani
September 15, 2020 03:30 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBIn conversation with Amit Gurbaxani, one of India's few music journalists and perhaps the only one focusing on industry insights, business trends in India and abroad. He has written for some of the world's leading publications, including Billboard, Musically, Rolling Stone, The Guardian and others. Join us as we deep dive into the music business, how streaming works, Amit's experience as a music journalist and so much more. For more information or inquiries write to [email protected]. ...
Episode 6: In Conversation with Sanjeev T
September 01, 2020 03:30 - 1 hour - 43 MBIn conversation with Sanjeev T, music producer, singer, rock star guitarist and founder of Rainbow Bridge, a production studio and music academy that is all about encouraging the musician community. Join us as we talk about everything music -- working in the film industry, his experience with the Indian indie scene in the last 20 years and a whole lot more. For more information or inquiries write to [email protected]. The Lex Talk Music theme is written and composed by Sanjeev T. Thi...
Episode 5: In Conversation with Ritnika Nayan
June 19, 2020 06:30 - 52 minutes - 35.7 MBIn conversation with Ritnika Nayan, Head of CD Baby India and founder of Music Gets Me High (MGMH), an artist management consultancy and the only establishment to offer a dedicated course on the music business in India. Join us as we talk about her book on the India indie music industry, her experiences as an artist management and festival curator, the Guns & Roses tour in India, publishing and record labels in India and a whole lot more. For more information or inquiries write to hello@lex...
Episode 4: In Conversation with Manojna Yeluri
May 31, 2020 18:30 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBIn conversation with Manojna Yeluri, entertainment lawyer and founder of Artistik License, a pioneer business & legal consultancy for creative professionals. Join us as we talk about the indie music industry in India, the challenges faced by indie artists, how to deal with them and the benefits of collective bargaining. For more information or inquiries write to [email protected]. The Lex Talk Music theme is written and composed by Sanjeev T. This podcast is purely for informational ...
Episode 3: In Conversation with Priyanka Khimani
May 15, 2020 05:30 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBIn conversation with Priyanka Khimani, one of India's leading media & entertainment lawyers and founder partner at Anand & Anand & Khimani, Mumbai. Join us as we talk about the law affecting the music business: performer’s rights, plagiarism, industry practices, contracts, licensing and some other interesting inside information, including the importance of metadata and getting the right professional advice. For more information or inquiries write to [email protected]. The Lex Talk Mus...
Episode 2: Samples, Remixes & Covers
August 15, 2019 07:30 - 20 minutes - 14 MBA look at how to use samples, make remixes and produce covers the right way, along with the realities of unauthorized use and potential issues. For more info, please write in to [email protected]. The Lex Talk Music theme is written and composed by Sanjeev T. This podcast is purely for informational purposes and should not be construed as legal advice. Kindly consult a legal practitioner for specific advice on legal issues/ disputes. © Sandhya Surendran, 2024. All rights reserved.
Episode 1: Covering the Basics | Copyrights in Music
August 02, 2019 16:30 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBA primer on what copyrights are, how they apply to music, who they include and an overall look at royalties & revenue generation for musicians. For more info, please write in to [email protected]. The Lex Talk Music theme is written and composed by Sanjeev T. This podcast is purely for informational purposes and should not be construed as legal advice. Kindly consult a legal practitioner for specific advice on legal issues/ disputes. © Sandhya Surendran, 2024. All rights reserved.