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The Concert Ticket Fix: A Conversation with Dusty Rich
There are several problems with ticketing for live music, but two brothers claim they have a solution to at least one of them: price gouging.
Apr 14
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Chris Dalla Riva
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Soundtracking the Internet: A Conversation with Kevin MacLeod
Kevin MacLeod's music has been heard billions of times, yet you probably don't know his name. Today, I talk with who one YouTube commenter called "The…
Apr 7
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Chris Dalla Riva
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How the Grateful Dead Got Peppa Pig On Stage: A Conversation with Jonathan Shank
Jonathan Shank has been producing live events for two decades. Where does he think the live event space will be in the next ten years?
Mar 24
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Chris Dalla Riva
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How the Grateful Dead Got Peppa Pig On Stage: A Conversation with Jonathan Shank
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The World's Most Interesting Google Search: A Conversation with Eric Hirshberg
Eric Hirshberg stepped down as the CEO of Activision in part to pursue music full time. He stopped by to talk about his unexpected career change and his…
Mar 17
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Chris Dalla Riva
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The Indie Future of Live Music: A Conversation with Dhruv Chopra
Dhruv Chopra and his business partners run Elsewhere, an incredible music venue in Brooklyn. Together they've tried to build the blueprint for how…
Mar 3
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Canadian Songs, Russian Pirates, and the Power of the Internet: A Conversation with Paula Toledo
In 2006, Paula Toledo released a song called "How Long (Will it Take)" that was quickly forgotten ... or so she thought.
Feb 18
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Chris Dalla Riva
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Songwriting Therapy with Madonna, Beyoncé, and John Legend: A Conversation with Toby Gad
From John Legend's "All of Me" to Fergie's "Big Girls Don't Cry", Toby Gad has been writing hits for decades. We talked about how he's made musical…
Feb 4
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Songwriting Therapy with Madonna, Beyoncé, and John Legend: A Conversation with Toby Gad
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10 Years on the Road and 10 Years in the Studio: A Conversation with Max Rauch
Max Rauch went on the road when he was 15. In the 20 years since, he's become a much sought-after producer. What has he learned along the way?
Jan 21
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Chris Dalla Riva
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Ending Sexism in Music: A Conversation with Thea Wood
Sexism remains a pernicious issue in the music industry. Thea Wood is trying to fix that.
Jan 14
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So, You've Gone Viral. Now What? A Conversation with Zerb & Sofiya Nzau
Zerb and Sofiya Nzau made a song without ever meeting in person. Then it went viral. How have the two navigated their new-found fame?
Dec 31, 2023
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Chris Dalla Riva
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So, You've Gone Viral. Now What? A Conversation with Zerb & Sofiya Nzau
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Indie Music in the 21st Century: A Conversation with Divine Sweater
I sat down with Sean Seaver of Divine Sweater to find out what it's like trying to live off your music in the internet age.
Dec 17, 2023
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Chris Dalla Riva
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Making Music Work in Your Town: A Conversation with Shain Shapiro
Shain Shapiro changed my thinking about cities and music. Can he change your thinking too?
Dec 3, 2023
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