Ep. 74: Recent album sales, the influencer of TikTok on the streaming music industry, and how to understand record deals

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English - May 26, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MB - ★★★★ - 3 ratings
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This week, we talk through some of the recent top-selling albums in the wake of a big month for the music industry. New albums from stars like Jack Harlow, Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, and Harry Styles, have resulted in big streaming numbers, but what does it all mean? Plus, TikTok music trends and a dissection of why Halsey and their record label might be at odds.

Hosted by Zack Miller and Stephen Williams