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Spotify Commissioned Cheap “Fake Artists” And She’s Got the Proof

This week, Ari is joined by Liz Pelly, author of Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist.

Spotify And UMG Rigged The Game a Long Time Ago

The news broke this past Sunday that Universal Music Group and Spotify have struck a new, multi-year licensing deal.

Cody Fry on Leaving a Major Record Label and Finding His Niche Fronting Orchestras

This week, Ari is joined by Cody Fry, an orchestral arranger of contemporary music, to discuss going indie after his major label deal.

Can The Music Industry Be a Safe Place?

This week, Ari is joined by Katie Tucker, Founder of Sharp Edges Records, to discuss advocacy and inclusion in the music industry.

How Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” Made History and Became the Biggest Song in the World

This week, Ari is joined by Heather Vassar, Senior VP at EMPIRE, to discuss Shaboozey’s global success on an indie label.

An Iranian Refugee Became a Hit Producer and Now Finds Humanity with Global Collabs

This week, Ari is joined by alt-pop singer, rapper & multi-hyphenate Noga Erez to discuss the creative process and working with labels.

Noga Erez on her Major Label Debut Album and Dealing With Hate

This week, Ari is joined by alt-pop singer, rapper & multi-hyphenate Noga Erez to discuss the creative process and working with labels.

How Partisan Records Markets Artists

This week, Ari is joined by Zena White, the COO of Partisan Records, to discuss how labels can support and market their artists effectively.

John Summit on Collaboration, His New Record Label and Advice to Aspiring DJ/Producers

This week, Ari talks with John Summit, world-renowned DJ/producer, about how he worked his way from bedroom beats to global success.

How Sub Pop Records Develops and Funds Artists

This week, Ari is joined by Tony Kiewel, President of Sub Pop Records and co-founder of ORCA, to discuss the inner workings of artist/label relationships.
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How Independent Music Publishing Works (Or Doesn’t)

This week, Ari is joined by Marc Caruso, CEO and co-founder of Angry Mob Music, to discuss the evolving landscape of music publishing.
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