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BTB Podcast! Episode 138: Is Spotify declaring war on record labels?; Laurens Kusters talks about Indie Ninja
July 8, 2018
Hi Podcast Listeners! The Podcast now has its own Twitter account! Visit us @thebtbpodcast. This week, Ryan talks about a recent article by Greg Puciato of Dillinger Escape Plan. The article talks about the value in maintaining your independence as a musician. The content of the article is interesting, but what is more interesting is […]
BTB Podcast! Episode 137: Ed Sheeran copyright suit; we get licensing tips from Jonathan Stone of Rocket Songs
July 1, 2018
Hi Podcast Listeners! The Podcast now has its own Twitter account! Visit us @thebtbpodcast. This week, Ryan talks about last week’s copyright lawsuit involving Ed Sheeran, his song “Thinking Out Loud” and the investment firm that owns the royalty rights to the Marvin Gaye song “Let’s Get it On”. Ryan discusses what lawsuits like these […]
BTB Podcast! Episode 136: Copyright court for indie artists?; Bobby Owsinski talks Spotify’s direct licensing
June 25, 2018
Hi Podcast Listeners! The Podcast now has its own Twitter account! Visit us @thebtbpodcast. This week, Ryan talks about the CASE Act, a bill currently going through Congress that would create a specia court for small claims copyright disputes. Could this law create a means for indie artists to get justice when their works are […]
BTB Podcast! Episode 135: Sony sells Spotify shares; Ilana Broad on GDPR compliance & selecting the right PR agent
June 18, 2018
Hi Podcast Listeners! The Podcast now has its own Twitter account! Visit us @thebtbpodcast. This week, Ryan discusses Sony’s sale of part of its stake in Spotify and its decision to share some of the proceeds with its artists. Is Sony being magnanimous, or is there an ulterior motive driving their actions? Ryan discusses the […]
BTB Podcast! Episode 134: Exclusive recording agreements and #metoo; interview with Clara Charron of Pop of Colour
June 10, 2018
Hi Podcast listeners. Ryan is back from his hiatus with new episodes! This week, Ryan discusses the recent article in Vulture about Lily Allen’s abuse allegations and how they relate to the dangers of record industry contracts. Ryan also sits down with industry expert Clara Charron to discuss her “Pop of Colour” music blog. Clara […]
BTB Podcast! Episode 133: Interviews with Bobby Owsinski and Guy and Ilan Ferdman
June 4, 2018
This week, we feature an interview with Bobby Owsinski of the Music 3.0 blog and Guy & Ilan Ferdman of Satori Prime. Great music industry advice this week that will definitely inspire your inner entrepreneur!
