Explore every episode of the podcast The Price of Music
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| The Price of Music: your essential weekly music biz explainer – with Steve Lamacq and Stuart Dredge. (Trailer) | 02 Jul 2025 | 00:00:58 | |
The Price of Music is returning on Wednesday 9th July 2025– and each week we’ll be exploring some of the big music stories of the past seven days. Steve and Stuart will be finding out where the money’s going and attempting to explain how the industry works. We'll bring you the headline figures, the hot topics of the week; and discussing what it all means for us as music fans. So whether it's record deals or streaming royalties; ticket prices or technology, we’ll be helping to demystify what goes on behind the scenes and what makes the music industry tick. We will also be answering your questions and interviewing key music biz people, from artists to A&R scouts; from managers to moguls. | |||
| Spotify responds to Kate Nash’s comments on streaming royalties, Warner Music's superfan app | 16 Apr 2025 | 00:35:47 | |
Steve and Stuart look at Spotify's response to Kate Nash’s latest comments about streaming royalties, and discuss the news that Warner Music is in the final stages of testing its superfan app, with heavy involvement from Ed Sheeran. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: https://musically.com | |||
| Ticketmaster cancel Oasis tickets, The Black Crowes relaunch Crowe-Mafia club | 12 Feb 2025 | 00:45:35 | |
Steve and Stuart find out why several people have received an email from Ticketmaster cancelling their Oasis tickets and accusing them of being bots, and discuss the news that The Black Crowes have relaunched their Crowe-Mafia club for superfans. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: https://musically.com | |||
| James Blake lifts the lid on the music industry, The Libertines as holograms | 05 Feb 2025 | 00:32:00 | |
Steve and Stuart discuss James Blake lifting the lid on the music industry, and find out why The Libertines are performing as holograms. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| Spotify and Universal sign new licensing deal, Deezer publishing 10,000 AI-generated tracks every day | 29 Jan 2025 | 00:38:44 | |
Steve and Stuart discuss the news that Spotify and Universal Music Group have signed a new licensing deal, and that music streaming service Deezer says around 10,000 ‘fully AI-generated tracks’ are being delivered to its platform every day. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| Interview: Simon Raymonde, Cocteau Twins and Bella Union records | 22 Jan 2025 | 00:56:56 | |
Steve speaks to Simon Raymonde, formerly of Cocteau Twins and now running the Bella Union record label and management company Bella Union Artist Management, about his long career in the industry. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| Travis Scott, SZA and Future sued by Victory Boyd, Ed Sheeran launches music education foundation | 15 Jan 2025 | 00:32:19 | |
Steve and Stuart discuss the news that Travis Scott, SZA and Future are being sued by Victory Boyd, and find out more about Ed Sheeran's new music education foundation. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| UK recorded music revenue hits all-time record, Neil Young and Glastonbury | 08 Jan 2025 | 00:34:18 | |
Steve and Stuart discuss the news that UK recorded music revenue has hit an all-time record, and find out what's going in between Neil Young and Glastonbury Festival. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| Virgin Music Group buying Downtown Music Holdings, Bad Boy Chiller Crew file legal claim against their record label | 18 Dec 2024 | 00:40:09 | |
Steve and Stuart discuss the news that Virgin Music Group is buying Downtown Music Holdings, and find out why Bad Boy Chiller Crew have filed a legal claim against their record label. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| Artists' royalties for tracks featured on adverts, how much it costs to cancel a live tour | 11 Dec 2024 | 00:37:53 | |
Steve and Stuart discuss how much artists make when they're tracks are featured on adverts, and analyse the costs of cancelling a live tour. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| Kate Nash's OnlyFans "punk protest", Drake's legal action against Universal and Spotify over Kendrick Lamar track | 27 Nov 2024 | 00:41:31 | |
Steve and Stuart discuss the news that Kate Nash has launched an OnlyFans account to help pay for her music tours, and find out why Drake has launched legal action against Universal Music and Spotify over a Kendrick Lamar track. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| UK government backs ticket levy on stadium and arena shows, Spotify hits 250m premium subscribers | 20 Nov 2024 | 00:40:59 | |
Steve and Stuart discuss the news that the UK government has backed a ticket levy on stadium and arena shows to support grassroots venues, and analyse Spotify's latest financial figures, which show the streaming service now has more than 250m premium subscribers. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| AI music startup Suno in hot water again, South African artists double their Spotify payouts | 09 Apr 2025 | 00:36:17 | |
Steve and Stuart find out why AI music startup Suno is in hot water again, and discuss the news that South African artists have doubled their Spotify payouts over the last three years. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: https://musically.com | |||
| Interview: Annabella Coldrick, Music Managers Forum chief executive | 13 Nov 2024 | 00:46:12 | |
Steve and Stuart chat to Annabella Coldrick, Music Managers Forum chief executive, about the different business models managers and artists use to collaborate. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| Ed Sheeran beats copyright appeal over Thinking Out Loud, Hipgnosis Songs Fund catalog valued at $2.4bn | 06 Nov 2024 | 00:36:43 | |
Steve and Stuart discuss the news that Ed Sheeran has beaten a copyright appeal over his hit single Thinking Out Loud, and analyse why Hipgnosis Songs Fund catalog has just been valued at almost $2.4bn. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| Björn Ulvaeus and Thom Yorke among thousands warning AI companies over copyright, Lily Allen's OnlyFans foot pic revenue vs music streaming | 30 Oct 2024 | 00:37:42 | |
Steve and Stuart find out why Björn Ulvaeus and Thom Yorke are among thousands of signatories of a statement warning AI companies over copyright, and discuss the news that Lily Allen says she makes more money from OnlyFans foot pictures than she does from music streaming. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| How artists pay for samples, live music loyalty schemes | 23 Oct 2024 | 00:35:09 | |
Steve and Stuart answer questions from listeners, including one on how artists pay to use samples in their recordings, and another on whether a live music loyalty scheme might help support grassroots venues. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| Interview: Jonathan Green, boss of EarMUSIC/MPS Records and Megan Page, organiser of Record Store Day UK | 16 Oct 2024 | 00:56:03 | |
In the run-up to National Album Day, Steve and Stuart speak to the boss of EarMUSIC/MPS Records and one of the founding voices behind National Album Day, Jonathan Green, and Head of Marketing at the Entertainment Retailers Association and the organiser of Record Store Day UK, Megan Page. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| ABBA Voyage revenue tops £100m, Doja Cat teams up with Airbnb | 09 Oct 2024 | 00:28:45 | |
Steve and Stuart discuss the news that ABBA Voyage generated more than £100m in revenue last year, and find out why Doja Cat has teamed up with Airbnb. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| The money behind music videos, Noel Gallagher's publishing rights explained | 04 Oct 2024 | 00:31:00 | |
Steve and Stuart answer listeners' questions on the financial side of music videos and Noel Gallagher's publishing rights and how they're changing. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| Oasis ditch dynamic pricing for their US tour, Kesha launches her own record label | 02 Oct 2024 | 00:33:32 | |
Steve and Stuart discuss the news that Oasis have ditched dynamic pricing for their North American tour, and find out why Kesha has launched her own record label. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| The most profitable merch for artists, paying for support slots | 27 Sep 2024 | 00:22:23 | |
Steve and Stuart answer listeners' questions, including which merchandise is the most profitable for artists, and whether artists still pay for support slots. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| TikTok Music shutting down, Miley Cyrus accused of copying Bruno Mars song | 25 Sep 2024 | 00:25:58 | |
Steve and Stuart find out why TikTok has announced it's shutting down its Spotify-style TikTok Music service for good, and discuss the news that Tempo Music has filed a lawsuit against Miley Cyrus for allegedly copying Bruno Mars’ When I Was Your Man to create her 2023 hit Flowers. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| PPL posts highest ever annual revenues, Harry Kane invests in ticketing firm | 02 Apr 2025 | 00:33:43 | |
Steve and Stuart discuss the news that PPL, the UK's music licensing company, has posted the highest annual revenues in its 90-year history, and find out why England captain Harry Kane has invested in a ticketing firm. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: https://musically.com | |||
| Interview: UK Music chief executive Tom Kiehl | 20 Sep 2024 | 00:42:45 | |
Steve and Stuart talk to Tom Kiehl, chief executive of UK Music, about AI, streaming, ticket prices, grassroots venues and more. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| Coldplay pledge 10% of tour profits to grassroots venues, Beyonce explains why she's stopped making music videos | 18 Sep 2024 | 00:37:23 | |
Steve and Stuart discuss the news that Coldplay have announced some new UK stadium shows and 10% of the proceeds will be going to grassroots venues, and find out why Beyonce isn't making music videos any more. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| Interview: Timm Cleasby, Tramlines Festival operations director, former Arctic Monkeys tour manager | 13 Sep 2024 | 00:51:38 | |
Steve and Stuart talk to Timm Cleasby about his long career in the music industry, which includes his current role as director of operations at Tramlines Festival, and his time as Arctic Monkeys‘ tour manager from 2005 to 2010. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| Competition watchdog launches Oasis tickets investigation, The White Stripes sue Donald Trump | 11 Sep 2024 | 00:41:00 | |
Steve and Stuart discuss the news that the competition watchdog has launched an investigation into the way tickets were sold for the Oasis reunion gigs, and find out why The White Stripes are suing Donald Trump. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| Spending on UK live music hits £6.1bn, Method Man says he’s never been paid for streams | 06 Sep 2024 | 00:37:15 | |
Steve and Stuart discuss the recent report from LIVE, which says Spending on UK live music has hit a record £6.1bn, and find out why Method Man says he’s never been paid for streams. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| Oasis reunion special | 04 Sep 2024 | 00:46:41 | |
Steve and Stuart take a detailed look at all the money angles around next year's Oasis reunion tour. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| Streaming playlists, 'independent label' defined | 28 Aug 2024 | 00:36:08 | |
Steve and Stuart analyse how bands get onto streaming playlists, and discuss how best to define what an 'independent label' actually is in practice. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship email - info@adelicious.fm For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| Interview: Official Charts chief executive Martin Talbot | 21 Aug 2024 | 00:52:10 | |
Steve and Stuart speak to Official Charts chief executive Martin Talbot about streaming, vinyl sales, the future of the charts, and much more. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| Interview: Sam Duckworth, Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly | 14 Aug 2024 | 00:56:58 | |
Steve and Stuart speak to Sam Duckworth from Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly about his fascinating career so far in the music industry, including his experience of signing to a major label, building his own studio, and much more. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| The 1975 sued by Malaysia’s Good Vibes Festival, Live Nation posts quarterly revenues of $6bn | 07 Aug 2024 | 00:34:12 | |
Steve and Stuart find out why Malaysia’s Good Vibes Festival is suing The 1975, and discuss the news that Live Nation has posted revenues of $6bn in its second quarter. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| US hits 100 million paid music subscriptions, Mariah Carey cleared of copyright infringement | 26 Mar 2025 | 00:37:20 | |
Steve and Stuart discuss the news that the US has hit 100 million paid music subscriptions, and find out why Mariah Carey has been cleared of copyright infringement in a case over her 1994 Christmas staple, All I Want for Christmas Is You. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: https://musically.com | |||
| Apollo's $700m Sony investment, Universal's share price dip | 31 Jul 2024 | 00:35:03 | |
Steve and Stuart find out why Apollo Global Management have invested $700m in Sony Music Group, and why Universal Music Group's share price took a recent tumble. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| Interview: Kelly Wood, National Organiser for Live, Theatre & Music Writers at the Musicians' Union | 26 Jul 2024 | 00:41:43 | |
Steve and Stuart speak to Kelly Wood, National Organiser for Live, Theatre & Music Writers at the Musicians' Union, about help available for artists, live performance rates, and much more. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| Ticket platform DICE looking for fresh investment, Mungo Jerry employ anti-piracy firm | 24 Jul 2024 | 00:29:03 | |
Steve and Stuart find out why London-based ticketing platform DICE is in advanced talks to sell a significant stake in the company, and discuss the news that Mungo Jerry have employed an anti-piracy firm to protect their music from illegal use. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| Secondary ticketing websites vs touts, how music metadata works | 19 Jul 2024 | 00:25:44 | |
Steve and Stuart look at the differences between secondary ticketing websites and old-fashioned ticket touts, and find out how music metadata works. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| How much could Oasis be offered to reform, Beastie Boys suing restaurant chain Chilli's | 17 Jul 2024 | 00:38:43 | |
Steve and Stuart discuss how much money might be offered to Oasis to tempt them to reform, and find out why the Beastie Boys are suing the US restaurant chain, Chilli's. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| Interview: Tom Robinson | 12 Jul 2024 | 00:54:03 | |
Steve speaks to legendary songwriter, bassist, singer and radio presenter Tom Robinson, about the money side of his long and distinguished music career. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| Coldplay settle with former manager, Rema's Calm Down hits 2bn Spotify streams | 10 Jul 2024 | 00:38:05 | |
Steve and Stuart discuss the news that Coldplay have settled their legal dispute with their former manager Dave Holmes, and the financial implications of Rema's Calm Down hitting 2bn Spotify streams. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| Indoor v outdoor gig costs, podcast music royalties | 05 Jul 2024 | 00:23:41 | |
Steve and Stuart discuss the difference in cost between putting on indoor and and outdoor gigs, and analyse how musicians get paid when their music is used on a podcast. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| Songwriters sue PRS for Music, Kanye West and Donna Summer's estate reach a settlement | 03 Jul 2024 | 00:27:14 | |
Steve and Stuart find out why a group of songwriters are suing PRS for Music, and discuss the news that Kanye West and the estate of Donna Summer have reached a settlement over a copyright dispute. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| The money behind Bandcamp, songwriter royalties for live covers | 28 Jun 2024 | 00:27:01 | |
Steve and Stuart answer listeners' questions on the money behind Bandcamp and how songwriter royalties work when it comes to live cover versions. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| SXSW finances analysed, the music economy of Gloucestershire | 19 Mar 2025 | 00:41:46 | |
Steve and Stuart take a look at the money behind SXSW in Austin, Texas, and discuss a new report on the music economy of Gloucestershire. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: https://musically.com | |||
| Glastonbury finances, record labels vs AI companies | 26 Jun 2024 | 00:37:55 | |
Steve and Stuart take a look at the finances behind Glastonbury Festival, and find out why major record labels are suing AI music generators. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| Listener questions: Difference between PRS and PPL, how the money from gig tickets gets split | 14 Jun 2024 | 00:30:32 | |
Steve and Stuart answer questions from listeners, including a run down of the difference between PRS and PPL, and how the money from gig tickets gets split. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| Twitch deal lets DJs play music in livestreams, streaming services must pay 5% of revenue to support Canadian music | 12 Jun 2024 | 00:31:47 | |
Steve and Stuart discuss the Twitch deal which allows DJs to livestream music, and find out why streaming services will have to pay 5% of their revenues to support Canadian music. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||
| Live at Crossed Wires: Sarah Brooksbank and Ross Orton | 07 Jun 2024 | 00:47:54 | |
Steve and Stuart speak to artist manager Sarah Brooksbank, who's managed the likes of Fat White Family and Working Men's Club, and producer Ross Orton, who's worked with Yard Act, Roots Manuva, Artic Monkeys and The Vaccines, live at Crossed Wires, the podcast festival in Sheffield. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship, email - joe@musically.com The Price of Music is a Music Ally production: | |||