Latest Music business podcast Podcast Episodes
Breaking into Hip-Hop with Rapper R.I.P | #11
PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - December 23, 2019 23:01 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWe're chatting with R.I.P about the current state of hip-hop, subgenres and his experience as an up-and-coming hip-hop artist. We're also covering new releases from Tobi Lou, DaniLeigh, Too $hort, Wifisfuneral, DP Beats and Wiz Khalifa.
Breaking into Hip-Hop | #11
PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - December 23, 2019 23:01 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWe're talking with up-and-coming Hip-Hop Artist R.I.P to learn how he's breaking into the industry.
Sounds of the Season w/ Gary Trust and Courtney Smith | #10
PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - December 06, 2019 16:42 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWe’re joined by Gary Trust, Senior Director of Charts, Hot 100 Chart Manager and Chart Beat Editor at Billboard; as well as Courtney E. Smith, Editor and Music Critic at Refinery29. Together, they share their insight on what makes a holiday hit, what drives streams and more. They also ...
Sounds of the Season with Gary Trust and Courtney Smith | #10
PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - December 06, 2019 16:42 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOn this episode of Play the Music, we’re joined by Gary Trust, Senior Director of Charts, Hot 100 Chart Manager and Chart Beat Editor at Billboard; as well as Courtney E. Smith, Editor and Music Critic at Refinery29. Together, they share their insight on what makes a holiday hit, what ...
Sounds of the Season w/ Gary Trust & Courtney Smith | #10
PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - December 06, 2019 16:42 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOn this episode of Play the Music, we’re joined by Gary Trust, Senior Director of Charts, Hot 100 Chart Manager and Chart Beat Editor at Billboard; as well as Courtney E. Smith, Editor and Music Critic at Refinery29. Together, they share their insight on what makes a holiday hit, what ...
Sounds of the Season | #10
PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - December 06, 2019 16:42 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWhat goes into getting a song on Billboard’s Hot 100? And what factors into charting when it comes to Christmas music?
How Music Videos Affect Songs' Success | #9
PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - November 15, 2019 03:36 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsGil Green has directed music videos for DJ Khaled, Jason Derulo, Pitbull, Nicki Minaj, and many more! Today, he's here to tell us about his experience, and give us some insight into the role a music video plays in a song's promotion. We're also going over hot new music from Miranda Lambert, Alfie...
How Can a Music Video Affect a Song's Success? w/ Gil Green | #9
PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - November 02, 2019 13:15 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsGil Green has directed music videos for DJ Khaled, Jason Derulo, Pitbull, Nicki Minaj, and many more! Today, he's here to tell us about his experience, and give us some insight into the role a music video plays in a song's promotion. We're also going over hot new music from Miranda Lamb...
How Can a Music Video Affect a Song's Success? with Gil Green | #9
PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - November 02, 2019 13:15 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsGil Green has directed music videos for DJ Khaled, Jason Derulo, Pitbull, Nicki Minaj, and many more! Today, he's here to tell us about his experience, and give us some insight into the role a music video plays in a song's promotion. We're also going over hot new music from Miranda Lamb...
New York's Country Scene | #8
PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - October 28, 2019 12:47 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsStephanie Wagner and Christina Bosch work under NYCountry Swag, New York’s #1 country music lifestyle & media brand. They interview artists, host events to showcase rising talent, and even have their own clothing brand! This week, they're sitting down with us to chat about country's recent rise u...
Nashville meets New York w/ NYCountry Swag | #8
PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - October 28, 2019 12:47 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsStephanie Wagner and Christina Bosch work under NYCountry Swag, New York’s #1 country music lifestyle & media brand. They interview artists, host events to showcase rising talent, and even have their own clothing brand! This week, they're sitting down with us to chat about country's rec...
Nashville meets New York with NYCountry Swag | #8
PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - October 28, 2019 12:47 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsStephanie Wagner and Christina Bosch work under NYCountry Swag, New York’s #1 country music lifestyle & media brand. They interview artists, host events to showcase rising talent, and even have their own clothing brand! This week, they're sitting down with us to chat about country's rec...
New Releases w/ Matt Miller & Adventures With Vultures | #7
PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - October 20, 2019 23:13 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWe're sitting down with Matt Miller, culture editor at Esquire, and Folk Artist Matt Sauter (a.k.a. Adventures with Vultures), to cover some of the hottest releases this week, including brand new songs from Chris Janson, Gucci Mane, Caroline Polachek, Vagabon, and James Arthur.
New Releases with Matt Miller and Adventures with Vultures | #7
PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - October 20, 2019 23:13 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWe're sitting down with Matt Miller, culture editor at Esquire, and Folk Artist Matt Sauter (a.k.a. Adventures with Vultures), to cover some of the hottest releases this week, including brand new songs from Chris Janson, Gucci Mane, Caroline Polachek, Vagabon, and James Arthur.
New Releases | #7
PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - October 20, 2019 23:13 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWe're sitting down with Matt Miller, culture editor at Esquire, and Folk Artist Matt Sauter (a.k.a. Adventures with Vultures), to cover some of the hottest releases this week, including brand new songs from Chris Janson, Gucci Mane, Caroline Polachek, Vagabon, and James Arthur.
Music Discovery | #6
PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - October 14, 2019 01:17 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsAnn DeLisi has been an influential tastemaker in the media for over 20 years. Ralphe Armstrong played bass for Aretha Franklin, Santana, Sting, and many more. They're here to tell us about their experience in the industry and what fuels music discovery. We're also going over songs from Nilüfer Ya...
Music Discovery w/ Ann DeLisi & Ralphe Armstrong | #6
PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - October 14, 2019 01:17 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsAnn DeLisi has been an influential tastemaker in the media for over 20 years. Ralphe Armstrong played bass for Aretha Franklin, Santana, Sting, and many more. They're here to tell us about their experience in the industry and what fuels music discovery. We're also going over songs from ...
Music Discovery with Ann DeLisi & Ralphe Armstrong | #6
PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - October 14, 2019 01:17 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsAnn DeLisi has been an influential tastemaker in the media for over 20 years. Ralphe Armstrong played bass for Aretha Franklin, Santana, Sting, and many more. They're here to tell us about their experience in the industry and what fuels music discovery. We're also going over songs from ...
How Have Artists Emerged Over the Years? with Rick Smith | #5
PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - October 05, 2019 16:47 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsRick Smith sold over 40 million records through his career in the music business - now he's here to tell us just how things have changed since his beginnings. We're also covering fresh new releases from Lauv, Five North, AJ Tracey, Wilco, and Kim Petras!
How Have Artists Emerged Over the Years? w/ Rick Smith | #5
PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - October 05, 2019 16:47 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsRick Smith sold over 40 million records through his career in the music business - now he's here to tell us just how things have changed since his beginnings. We're also covering fresh new releases from Lauv, Five North, AJ Tracey, Wilco, and Kim Petras!
How Artists Have Emerged Over the Years | #5
PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - October 05, 2019 16:47 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsRick Smith sold over 40 million records through his career in the music business - now he's here to tell us just how things have changed since his beginnings. We're also covering fresh new releases from Lauv, Five North, AJ Tracey, Wilco, and Kim Petras!
Artists on the Rise: Renee Blair and Reginald Hawkins | #4
PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - September 27, 2019 20:57 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWe sat down with rising country singer Renee Blair and up-and-coming artist Reginald Hawkins to chat about what exactly the term "rising star" means to them. What are some important landmarks in an artist's career? How does an artist know they're "breaking"? We also covered some of the ...
Artists on the Rise | #4
PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - September 27, 2019 20:57 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWe sat down with rising country singer Renee Blair and up-and-coming artist Reginald Hawkins to chat about what exactly the term "rising star" means to them. What are some important landmarks in an artist's career? How does an artist know they're "breaking"? We also covered some of the hottest ne...
Artists on the Rise: Renee Blair & Reginald Hawkins | #4
PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - September 27, 2019 20:57 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWe sat down with rising country singer Renee Blair and up-and-coming artist Reginald Hawkins to chat about what exactly the term "rising star" means to them. What are some important landmarks in an artist's career? How does an artist know they're "breaking"? We also covered some of the ...
The World is Your Oyster - SZN 2
Musicians Can Thrive - September 23, 2019 01:48 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsArison Cain is a prime example of a musician who’s created a life where they can thrive. In today’s episode, we discuss how getting creative with your merch can help you reframe the way you approach selling and making money from your music. We also discuss things like the “hopes and dreams” phas...
The World is Your Oyster
Musicians Can Thrive - September 23, 2019 01:48 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsArison Cain is a prime example of a musician who’s created a life where they can thrive. In today’s episode, we discuss how getting creative with your merch can help you reframe the way you approach selling and making money from your music. We also discuss things like the “hopes and dreams” phas...
Kelly Bolton Talks Song Plugging | #3
PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - September 20, 2019 14:02 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsEver wonder how a hit gets from the notebook of a songwriter to your favorite artist's discography? Kelly Bolton, VP of Creative at Tape Room Music, gave us a glimpse into the world of song plugging and A&R. She also joined our friends, Matt Miller (Esquire culture editor) and Gavin Rud...
Song Plugging w/ Kelly Bolton of Tape Room Music | #3
PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - September 20, 2019 14:02 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsEver wonder how a hit gets from the notebook of a songwriter to your favorite artist's discography? Kelly Bolton, VP of Creative at Tape Room Music, gave us a glimpse into the world of song plugging and A&R. She also joined our friends, Matt Miller (Esquire culture editor) and Gavin Rud...
Song Plugging | #3
PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - September 20, 2019 14:02 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsEver wonder how a hit gets from the notebook of a songwriter to your favorite artist's discography? Kelly Bolton, VP of Creative at Tape Room Music, gave us a glimpse into the world of song plugging and A&R. She also joined our friends, Matt Miller (Esquire culture editor) and Gavin Rudolph (musi...
Fresh Releases | #2
PLAY THE MUSIC by FanLabel - September 16, 2019 15:21 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis week, we’re joined by Matt Miller, culture editor at Esquire Magazine, and Gavin Rudolph, music industry insider. We went over some of the hottest new music releases across multiple genres, with our lineup including fresh drops from Angel Olsen, Charli XCX, Drake, Charlie Puth, and Green Day...
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