HeyJaredLone Wolves: The State of Music + Tech
Industry veterans Drew Thurlow + Lauren Blitzer-Wright dive into the latest in music, tech, and the ever-evolving business behind it all. From AI breakthroughs to emerging trends, they bring expert guests and insider insights straight to your ears.
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Lone Wolves S2 #9: A History of Music Royalties...and the Next One? (opens the original)
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In this episode, Drew and LBW explore the need for a new royalty system for AI in the music industry, tracing historical precedents and proposing innovative solutions to ensure fair compensation in the age of generative AI. Drew also trolls LBC...HARD. Drew's article on the "Generative Usage Royalty" https://alderbrook.substack.com/p/does-music-need-a-new-royalty-for
Lone Wolves S2 #8: Major AI Deals...Or Not? (opens the original)
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In this episode, Drew and LBW explore the evolving landscape of AI in music, legal implications, industry dynamics, and the future of content creation. They share insights on how AI is transforming the industry, the legal battles ahead, and what it means for artists and fans alike. They also argue whether climate change is a hoax.
Lone Wolves S02 #6 Music Financing for the new Era (opens the original)
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Key Topics Music financing evolution Catalog acquisitions and valuation Impact of new distribution platforms Artist control and rights management Emerging trends in music royalties Chapters 00:00 Seltzer Iced Coffee: A New Trend? 00:47 A NEW CHAPTER 00:52 Financing in the Music Industry 03:41 Royalty Advances and Distribution Companies 05:16 OMG They Did What 10:22 Not All Royalties are Created 13:16 Chely Wright Works Hard 14:24 Navigating the New Music Landscape 16:35 Take the Check, Bob
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