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. You’ll laugh, you’ll learn—and you might even pick up some music history along the way.
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Lone Wolves #002: The Changing Job Market in Music
Season 1 · Episode 2
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 • Duration 23:50
In this episode of the Lone Wolves podcast, hosts Lauren Blitzer-Wright and Drew Thurlow discusses the current state of the music job market, the transformations in industry roles due to technological advancements, and the emerging financial models that are reshaping how artists can fund their projects. The conversation also explores the future of the music industry in light of these changes, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and innovation.
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00:00 The Current State of the Music Job Market
10:44 The Evolution of Music Industry Roles and Technology
music industry, job market, technology, artist financing, record labels, streaming, music roles, career transitions, music community, innovation
Lone Wolves #001: Spotify's Loud & Clear Report
Season 1 · Episode 1
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 • Duration 25:22
In this inaugural episode of the Lone Wolves podcast, hosts Lauren Blitzer-Wright and Drew Thurlow delve into current music industry, focusing on Spotify's recent Loud and Clear report. They discuss the economic implications of streaming for artists, the evolving landscape of super fan monetization, and the recent MLC/ Spotify lawsuit.
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00:00 Introduction to the Lone Wolves Podcast
00:27 Spotify's Loud and Clear Report
04:38 The Economics of Music Streaming
06:24 The Role of Super Fans in the Music Industry
Lone Wolves #006: The Future of Music Tech Startups
Thursday, June 26, 2025 • Duration 24:18
In this episode, Drew Thurlow and Lauren Blitzer-Wright discuss the evolving landscape of music tech startups, focusing on investment opportunities, the role of AI in music creation and marketing, challenges in metadata and rights management, and the future of AI in music production. They explore how these advancements are reshaping the industry and the importance of maintaining a balance between technology and human creativity.
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00:00 Does Drew have some news? (Spoiler: Yes)
03:21 Let's Have Fun and Trace the Value Chain with AI!
06:20 AI, Slop, and You
09:14 Don't Let the Agents Run Amok
12:56 Hey AI: Pay Me
15:15 Navigating the Evolving Music Industry Landscape
In part two of this episode, Nick Venti from Tiger AI joins Drew Thurlow to discuss the intersection of music and gaming, focusing on the innovative use of adaptive music technology to enhance user experience in gaming. The discussion covers the challenges of music licensing, the evolution of music in gaming, and the future potential for integrating music more seamlessly into gaming experiences. The conversation highlights the need for better collaboration between the music and gaming industries to create more engaging audio experiences for players.
Lone Wolves #005: The Future of Music in Gaming (Part 1)
Season 1 · Episode 5
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 • Duration 27:24
In part one of this episode, Colin Yost joins Lauren Blitzer-Wright to discuss the intersection of music and gaming, highlighting the evolution of music integration in gaming platforms like Roblox and Fortnite. He addresses the challenges of music licensing, the innovative strategies being employed to enhance music experiences in games, and the future potential for collaboration between the music and gaming industries.
Lone Wolves #004: The Cookie Crumbl (For Music on Socials)
Season 1 · Episode 4
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 • Duration 20:10
In this episode, hosts Lauren Blitzer-Wright and Drew Thurlow discuss the legal action against Crumbl Cookies for unlicensed music usage and talk with Faris Bseiso from Cipher about the evolving landscape of music licensing, particularly in the context of social media. The conversation explores the challenges brands face in properly licensing music for their content, the impact of viral moments on music usage, and the need for a more efficient system to clear music rights.
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00:00 Streaming is slowing & Lauren is hungry
01:37 Music use on socials
05:43 The Gray Area of Music Licensing
08:18 Challenges in Music Clearance for Brands
09:55 Introduction to Cypher and Faris Bseiso
15:27 Navigating Viral Moments in Music
18:34 Future Focus: Bridging Brands and Music Rights Holders
In this episode of the Lone Wolves podcast, hosts Lauren Blitzer-Wright and Drew Thurlow dive into the evolving landscape of the metaverse, particularly its implications for music and digital ownership. The discussion highlights the differences between decentralized platforms and those controlled by corporations, such as Meta's Horizon. The hosts explore the history and future of Napster, its transition into the metaverse, and the challenges of monetizing music in virtual environments. They also examine the roles of AR and VR in enhancing music experiences and the potential for these technologies to integrate into everyday life. The conversation concludes with reflections on consumer behavior and the desire for more interactive, real-world experiences in a post-COVID world.
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00:00 Introduction of the Lone Wolves Podcast and Mascot
00:42 The Evolution of Napster: From Piracy to the Metaverse
04:21 Metaverse vs AR/ VR
07:59 Understanding the Metaverse
11:33 The Role of Music in Virtual Worlds
15:50 Challenges of Monetizing Music in Gaming Platforms
19:00 The Future of AR and VR in Music and Daily Life
In this conversation, Drew Thurlow and Lauren Blitzer-Wright discuss the intersection of AI and the music industry, exploring its implications for artists, the legal landscape, and consumer perceptions. Drew shares his journey through the music industry, highlighting the evolution of technology and its impact on creativity. The discussion also addresses the legal challenges surrounding AI-generated content and the future of music creation in an AI-driven world.
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00:00 Drew is a Nerd
05:46 What Do We Talk About, When We Talk About AI?
Lone Wolves #008: 3 Under-Reported Stories in the Music Industry (Summer 2025 Edition)
Season 1 · Episode 8
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 • Duration 19:56
In this episode of the Lone Wolves Podcast, hosts Drew Thurlow and Lauren Blitzer-Wright discuss under-reported stories in the music industry, focusing on the significant shift towards catalog acquisitions by major labels, the implications of direct deals for mechanical rights, and the importance of building community in a fragmented industry. They explore how these changes affect talent development, the role of independent artists, and the future of music business structures.
Lone Wolves S2 #1: Our Music Journeys, Burger King to Berklee
Season 2 · Episode 1
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 • Duration 24:57
We made it to Season 2! In this episode of the Lone Wolves podcast, hosts Lauren Blitzer-Wright and Drew Thurlow discuss their personal journeys in the music industry, the evolution of music business education, and the impact of technology on the industry. They explore the challenges faced by new graduates entering the job market, the changing landscape of music distribution, and the future of music in relation to AI and emerging technologies. The conversation highlights the importance of adaptability and innovation in navigating the modern music industry.
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00:00 Welcome to the Lone Wolves Podcast SEASON 2
00:10 Drew Gets a New Hoodie
03:39 You Ain't Got No Job, and You Ain't Got No Car
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