Infinite Stream
86 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsInfinite Stream is a podcast that explores how technology changes people's lives.
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Eric Gilbert | Why I Started an Indie Music Festival
March 20, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBI speak with Eric Gilbert, who is the co-founder and director of Treefort Music Fest, a music festival in Boise, IA. The festival proudly hosts indie artists from all over the country. It also shines a spotlight on regional music, literature, art, food, and beer. We talk about why the festival came to be and how it has impacted Boise's national reputation and local music scene.
Cortney Harding | The Future of Virtual Reality and Music Experiences
February 10, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBCortney Harding of Friends With Holograms talks about the state of VR and AR.
Music Tech Incubation With Project Music
March 03, 2016 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBIn this episode of the Music Biz Podcast Kyle Bylin talks with Heather McBee from Project Music, which is a music tech incubator, and the Nashville Entrepreneur Center’s leading action to support innovation within the music industry. They talk about the benefits of going through an incubator, some of the inherent issues music tech companies run into during start up, and why the music industry is so ripe for disruption.
The Importance of Market Research in Music
March 01, 2016 16:33 - 22 minutes - 21 MBIn this episode of the Music Biz Podcast Cortney talks with Alex Mitchell of Audiokite, a market research tool for musicians. Audio kite allows musicians of all sizes to upload their own tracks, and receive feedback from vetted listeners. Cortney and Alex talk about how AudioKite got started, how artists are using the platform successfully, and how to find balance between art and market research.
Soundtrap and Collaborative Music Making
February 09, 2016 21:37 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBCortney talks to Per Emanuelsson about Soundtrap, a startup that allows people all over the world to write collaborative songs.
Heard Well and the Rise of the YouTube Influencer
February 09, 2016 21:19 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBOn this episode of the podcast, Cortney talks to Jeremy Wineberg, the co-founder of the Heard Well label. Heard Well produces compilations from YouTube stars, but in an usual twist, sells physical product and digital downloads. We also talk about Jeremy's past venture, the Music Tee.
How Blockchain Can Help The Music Industry
January 21, 2016 16:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBIn this episode of the Music Biz Podcast, we talk with D.A. Wallach, who is a musician, Spotify’s first artist-in-residence, and an adviser for several other technology companies. D.A. put out an essay last year titled "Bitcoin for Rockstars: How Cryptocurrency Can Help Revolutionize The Music Industry," which discusses how blockchain technologies can help the music industry at large with tracking metadata, and moving payments. We talk to D.A. about his essay, his views on blockchain, and ...
Making Your Album Into An App
January 19, 2016 16:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBIn this episode of the Music Biz Podcast we talk with Tim Quirk and Bryan Calhoun the founders of Freeform, a new app development platform for artists. Tim Quirk previously worked at Google Play as head of programming, and was an executive at Rhapsody. Bryan Calhoun previously worked at Sound Exchange as the VP of New Media and External Affairs, as well as numerous positions at various record labels. In this episode we talk about the Freeform platform, how artists can use an app to connect w...
How Music Got Free
January 14, 2016 21:37 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBIn this episode of the Music Biz Podcast, we talk with Stephen Witt, who is the author of the recently released How Music Got Free,a book about music piracy, the mp3, and the downfall of the music industry. We talk to Witt about his book, music piracy, streaming, royalties, and the future of the music industry.
New Revenue Streams For DIY Artists
December 15, 2015 20:29 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBIn this episode of Music Biz Podcast, we talk with Mark Steiner of GigSalad and Kevin Breuner of CD Baby. We sat down and interviewed them at SF MusicTech 2015 on November 15. Tune in to hear a great conversation about how these two companies are creating new revenue streams for DIY musicians and building supportive community through their joint efforts.
Building a Music Community
November 25, 2015 23:44 - 56 minutes - 32.5 MBIn this episode of Music Biz Podcast, we talk with Scott LeGere and Jay Coyle, who are music business educators and entrepreneurs. Scott is the head of the music business department at McNally Smith College of Music. He has a long history of founding companies, teaching classes, playing music, and recording bands. Jay is the founder of Music Geek Services, a music marketing and digital strategy agency for artists. He also teaches music business classes at Berklee Online. The three of us atte...
Steve Rennie Offers Music Biz Class
November 16, 2015 21:05 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MBSteve Rennie has spent the last 30+ years in the music business wearing a number of hats: manager of Incubus, concert promoter, record executive, host of Renman Live, and now the founder of Renman U. Renman U offers an online course all about the music business, where Rennie's straight to the point delivery provides an honest look at what it takes to survive and thrive in today's music industry. In this episode, Alex May (@AlexmDrums) talks with Steve Rennie about his new online course, and ...
Concert Discovery
October 10, 2015 21:07 - 36 minutes - 29.7 MBIn this episode of Music Biz Podcast, we talk with Phil Hutcheon, who is the founder and CEO of DICE, a live music discovery platform that allows fans to find shows and buy tickets without any booking fees. We talk to Hutcheon about the current state of the live music sector.
Merchbar Takes Band Merch Mobile
October 05, 2015 01:53 - 48 minutes - 38.7 MBIn this episode of Music Biz Podcast, we talk to with Ed Aten, who is the CEO and co-founder of Merchbar, a website and mobile app that allows people to purchase artist merch. We talk to Aten about his company and what he has learned running it. Make sure that you subscribe to Music Biz Podcast in iTunes or your favorite podcast app. You can also follow the show and get the latest episodes and on SoundCloud. If you like the show, I'd love for you rate us highly and submit a review in iTunes.
Soundwave Helps Music Apps Solve Cold Start Problem
September 28, 2015 03:51 - 41 minutes - 33.3 MBIn this episode of Music Biz Podcast, we talk with Craig Watson, who is the co-founder of Soundwave, a popular music discovery app. They also make an SDK, called Shine, that helps developers learn about the mobile music habits of their user base and provide them with better recommendations when they first install a new music app. We talk to Watson about how Soundwave’s product and focus changed as they learned more about the mobile music sector.
Flipagram's Meteoric Rise
September 21, 2015 02:21 - 42 minutes - 34 MBIn this episode of Music Biz Podcast, we talk to Farhad Mohit, who is the founder and CEO of Flipagram, an app that allows users to create musical slideshows with photos and videos. We talk to Mohit about Flipagram’s meteoric rise and his views on the future of music.
LANDR: An Online Alternative to Mastering
September 09, 2015 14:40 - 39 minutes - 36 MBLANDR's automated online mastering service helps music creators get professional sounding masters. By uploading a track to LANDR, artists get quick results, and are able to choose from a few different styles of processing. In this episode, Alex May talks to Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer Justin Evans about how this process works, and what it means for artists.
The Millennial Generation
August 18, 2015 06:33 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBIn this episode of the Music Business Podcast, we talk with MaryLeigh Bliss, who is a Trends Editor and Strategic Consultant at Ypulse, a youth market research firm. We talk to Bliss about the millennial generation. Who are they? How do they listen to, discover, and interact with music?
Is Video the Future of Music Streaming?
August 11, 2015 05:29 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBIn this episode of Music Business Podcast, we are talking with Bryce Clemmer, who is the co-founder and CEO of Vadio, a Portland-based company that provides an online video platform to media companies. We talk to Clemmer about the state of mobile video and how it’s changing.
The Need For Transparency In Music
August 02, 2015 21:08 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBIn this episode of the Music Business Podcast, we talk with Casey Rae, who is the CEO of the Future of Music Coalition, a non-profit research, education, and advocacy organization for musicians. We talk to Rae about the need for transparency in the music business.
How Haulix is Preventing Albums from Leaking
July 27, 2015 17:00 - 50 minutes - 40.4 MBIn this episode of the Music Business Podcast, Alex May talks with James Shotwell of Haulix, a platform for artists to securely share electronic press kits. As the company’s Social Media Coordinator, Shotwell helps us explore how Haulix addresses and prevents the unauthorized leaking of promotional pre-releases. With his wide range of music business expertise, Shotwell addresses social sharing and helps us answer the question: is Haulix on the road to making album leaks a thing of the past?
Are Music Services Wasting Time Recommending New Music?
July 20, 2015 00:48 - 51 minutes - 41.5 MBIn this episode of Music Business Podcast, we talk with George Howard, who is an Associate Professor of Management at Berklee College of Music and Head of Music at Music Audience Exchange. We talk to Howard about his recent Forbes article about why people do not want to discover music.
Apple Music Review
July 09, 2015 14:41 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBCortney Harding and Kyle Bylin review Apple Music.
Music and Metadata
July 02, 2015 04:52 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBHello everyone and welcome to the Music Business Podcast, presented by Hypebot.com. I’m your host Kyle Bylin. Today on the show, we are talking with Bill Wilson, who is the VP of digital strategy and business development at the Music Business Association. We are going to talk to Bill about the state of metadata in the music business and why it’s so important today.
Stop Hating Spotify
June 15, 2015 03:45 - 49 minutes - 40 MBIn this episode of Music Business Podcast, presented by Hypebot.com, we talk with David McMillin, who is the lead singer of Fort Frances and author of a recent essay on Pop Matters called “Why Its Time To Stop Hating Spotify.” In the piece, McMilion adds an indie musicians perspective to the royalty payout discussion and floats the idea that maybe Spotify isn’t run by a bunch of sadists. We talk to McMillion his essay, Spotify, music royalties, Tidal and so, so much more. Make sure that you ...
Apple Music Launch
June 09, 2015 05:43 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBKyle Bylin and Cortney Harding discuss Apple Music.
The State of Music Streaming
June 07, 2015 02:41 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBIn this episode of Music Business Podcast, I talk with Anu Kirk, the former Director of Music Services at Sony Network Entertainment. He spent over three years as the business owner of Sony Music Unlimited, a global multi-platform music subscription service. He also worked on MOG and Rhapsody for several years. I talk to Kirk about Spotify Now, Pandora’s acquisition of Next Big Sound, and music streaming services more broadly. Who is creating the best product? How could they be improved upon...
Do Music Exclusives Matter?
May 31, 2015 23:37 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBToday on the show, I am talking with Jim McDermott, who is a social media and content marketing strategist for artists. Jim has been involved in the new media and digital music space since 1993. During his career, Jim has developed successful grassroots and online marketing campaigns for Guns & Roses, U2, Sheryl Crow, David Bowie, and many others. He has also worked for Sony Music, PolyGram, Warner Music, UMG, and Island Records. I am going to talk to Jim about music exclusives. These days, ...
Chosen: A Mobile Talent Contest
May 26, 2015 05:41 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBIn this episode, I talk with Nicole Cifani, who is a marketing lead at Chosen, a talent competition app. Chosen officially launched a few months ago after being in stealth mode for two years. I talk to Nicole about what Chosen is and how she landed a job at the company. We are also going to talk about what exactly it means to “gamify” the music experience.
Why YouTube Rules Music Videos
May 04, 2015 01:43 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBMusic Business Podcast's Kyle Bylin and Cortney Harding discuss the present and future of YouTube and music videos.
Patreon's Jack Conte Shares Startup Lessons
April 27, 2015 04:03 - 34 minutes - 24 MBWe talk with Jack Conte, who is the co-founder and CEO of Patreon, a platform that allows people to support creators by becoming paid subscribers of their creative works.
Deezer Exec Outlines Global Music Strategy
April 19, 2015 19:51 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBIn this episode of the Upward Spiral, a music business podcast, we talk with Julien Simon, who is the VP of Music Rights and Label Relations at Deezer, a subscription music service. We discuss the company's global expansion strategy and the challenges it must overcome in new markets.
Songkick Discusses Research About Concertgoers
April 15, 2015 22:50 - 40 minutes - 37.8 MBGideon Bullock, who is a design director at Songkick, discusses user research methods.
How to Make Tidal Better for Musicians
April 12, 2015 19:09 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBJon Healey of the LA Times and Kyle Bylin discuss Jay Z's Tidal streaming music service.
Next Big Sound’s Data Journalist Finds Stories In Numbers
April 05, 2015 05:16 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBData journalist Liv Bulli crunches the numbers at Next Big Sound, then puts them into words that even the lay-artist can understand. She and her team have an uncanny way of predicting future hits; they’ve called out Iggy Azalea and Sam Smith way before they were commending awards and headlines. Liv joins the podcast to talk about her role, why artists shouldn’t compare themselves to Taylor Swift, and why tweeting isn’t enough — you actually need to engage your base.
Will Jay Z's Tidal Service Have a Hard Knock Life?
March 31, 2015 06:01 - 50 minutes - 47.1 MBIn this special episode of the Upward Spiral, a music business podcast, Cortney and Kyle discuss whether Jay-Z's Tidal will suffer a hard knock life in the subscription music market.
An MIT Media Lab For Music
March 27, 2015 23:36 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBIn this episode of the Upward Spiral, a music business podcast, we talk with Panos Panay, who is the founding managing director of Berklee's Institute for Creative Entrepreneurship. You probably know Panos from his previous role as the founder and CEO of SonicBids, a platform that allows bands to book gigs and market themselves online. I talk to Panos about the founding story of Berkee ICE and his goals for the initiative.
Music Industry Analyst Describes Shifts In Listening Habits
March 13, 2015 07:06 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBAccording to professor Aram Sinnreich, author of the 2013 book The Piracy Crusade: How the Music Industry’s War on Sharing Destroys Markets and Erodes Civil Liberties, college students have changed significantly in their music listening habits and overall musical tastes over the last decade, in part due to market forces and technological innovations. Ten years ago, undergrads typically had a CD collection, perhaps supplemented by a computer hard drive full of MP3 files downloaded from a file...
How Music Consumer Research Has Changed
February 13, 2015 05:42 - 53 minutes - 49.7 MBStudying people’s music buying habits used to be simple. You handed a person a stack of postcards and told them to send you one the next time they bought an album. They wrote down what they purchased, why they purchased it, where they purchased it, how much they paid for it, and sent that postcard back to you. Russ Crupnick, managing partner of research group MusicWatch Inc., says the rise of file-sharing clients and streaming music services has made it harder to track where people getting th...
How Music Consumer Research Has Changed
February 13, 2015 05:42 - 53 minutes - 49.7 MBStudying people’s music buying habits used to be simple. You handed a person a stack of postcards and told them to send you one the next time they bought an album. They wrote down what they purchased, why they purchased it, where they purchased it, how much they paid for it, and sent that postcard back to you. Russ Crupnick, managing partner of research group MusicWatch Inc., says the rise of file-sharing clients and streaming music services has made it harder to track where people getting t...
Is Broadcast Radio Losing American Teens?
February 03, 2015 18:00 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBEdison Research, a New Jersey-based market research firm, introduced its “Share of Ear” study in June 2014, where it showed the share of everything in the audio space. For the first time, the amount of time that people spend listening to broadcast radio, streaming music services, and owned music, among other audio sources, could be compared side by side. In January 2015, Edison Research announced an important finding from its latest “Share of Ear” study: American teens now spend more time wi...
Record Label Exec Gives View On New Media
January 23, 2015 01:59 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBIn this episode of the Upward Spiral, a music business podcast, we talk with Theda Sandiford, who is the VP of Commerce at Republic Records and Island Records, where she handles VEVO, Spotify, Youtube and more. Sandiford got her start at WBLS and then became the first black programmer of a major market country station. In 1994, she was nominated for “Programmer of the Year Award” by the CMA. She moved to Billboard to run the Hot 100 chart, then went on to work at Def Jam. After spending time...
2015: The Year Ahead For Music Startups
January 16, 2015 19:24 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBIn this episode of the Upward Spiral, a music business podcast, we talk with Jon Maples, the former VP of product at Rhapsody, who is now writing on his blog and consulting for companies. We ask Maples about the next crop of music startups and where they might take the music industry in the coming years.
Top Music Business Stories Of 2014
December 11, 2014 21:24 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBIn this episode of the Upward Spiral, a music business podcast, we talk with Darren Hemmings, who runs the digital consultancy Motive Unknown and curates the daily music industry newsletter the Daily Digest. We talk with Hemmings about the top stories that happened in 2014 and what these developments might mean for the music industry in the new year.
What Film & TV Learned From Music’s Disruption
November 26, 2014 23:56 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBIn this episode of the Upward Spiral, a music business, we talk with Paul Cantor, a writer and producer, who recently published a piece on Medium about why television is killing the movie business and what that means. We talk to Cantor about his essay and what film and TV can learn from the music biz.
The Current State of Music in China
November 14, 2014 04:20 - 56 minutes - 52.4 MBIn this episode of the Upward Spiral, a music business podcast, we talk with Archie Hamilton, who runs Splatter, China's first integrated music promotion and brand activation agency. His team manages campaigns for brands seeking to leverage music effectively in their communications strategy. He also runs Split Works, which promotes music independently, owns and runs three of China's biggest festivals and books artists all through SE Asia.
Former EXFM CEO Talks Music Startup Challenges
October 30, 2014 21:33 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBIn this episode of the Upward Spiral, a music business podcast, we talk with Dan Cantor, who is former CEO and co-founder of exfm, a social music discovery platform that enables people transform music blogs into playable mix. In recent months, his company was acquired by Rhapsody International and he became their VP of product. We talk to Cantor about his company, the music startup space, and Rhapsody’s future.
The Future of Music and Advertising in Cars
June 02, 2014 22:25 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBIn this episode of the Upward Spiral, a music business podcast, we talk to Eric Ronning, who is the EVP and Chief Revenue Officer for Digital at adLarge Media, a advertising sales representation organization. Prior to joining adLarge, Ronning served as the EVP of Emerging Media at TargetSpot and the founder and managing partner of Ronning Lipset Radio. We talk to him about the future of music streaming and targeted advertising in connected cars.
Is Beats Music Worth 3.2 Billion? 3 First Time Users Review The Overhyped Music Service
May 12, 2014 20:50 - 27 minutes - 26 MBBeats Music executives have been overhyping their product for a long time. So the co-hosts of the Upward Spiral, Cortney Harding and Kyle Bylin, asked several friends to use the mobile app for a week and conducted research interviews over Skype to collect their feedback. Now everyone is speculating on whether Apple is buying Beats Electronics and what motivated the potential deal. Is the company worth 3.2 billion? What will Apple do with Beats Music? It’s too early to know for sure but here ...
A New Education For Next Generation of Music Entrepreneurs
March 20, 2014 00:41 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBIn this episode of the Upward Spiral, a music business podcast, we talk to Scott LeGere, who is a serial entrepreneur and college educator. Over the past 15 years, Scott has played key roles in the ownership and operation of audio recording facilities, indie record labels, media schools, and commercial music production companies. During this time, he also engineered Grammy nominated albums, produced critically acclaimed indie projects, and lectured on the music business and audio production....