Podcast Episodes

Coldplay settle with former manager, Rema's Calm Down hits 2bn Spotify streams

Steve and Stuart discuss the news that Coldplay have settled their legal dispute with their former manager Dave Holmes, and the financial implication…

2 years, 3 months ago

Indoor v outdoor gig costs, podcast music royalties

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 i…

2 years, 3 months ago

Songwriters sue PRS for Music, Kanye West and Donna Summer's estate reach a settlement

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 hav…

2 years, 3 months ago

The money behind Bandcamp, songwriter royalties for live covers

Steve and Stuart answer listeners' questions on the money behind Bandcamp and how songwriter royalties work when it comes to live cover versions.

Sen…

2 years, 3 months ago

Glastonbury finances, record labels vs AI companies

Steve and Stuart take a look at the finances behind Glastonbury Festival, and find out why major record labels are suing AI music generators.

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2 years, 3 months ago

Listener questions: Difference between PRS and PPL, how the money from gig tickets gets split

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…

2 years, 4 months ago

Twitch deal lets DJs play music in livestreams, streaming services must pay 5% of revenue to support Canadian music

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 reven…

2 years, 4 months ago

Live at Crossed Wires: Sarah Brooksbank and Ross Orton

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 Orto…

2 years, 4 months ago

Sony Music boss tells streaming services to ditch their free tier, Queen back catalogue up for sale

Steve and Stuart find out why the boss of Sony Music wants streaming services to ditch their free tier, and discuss the news that Queen's back catalo…

2 years, 4 months ago

Interview: Jo Twist, chief executive of the BPI, which represents major and independent labels in the UK

Stuart speaks to Jo Twist, chief executive of the BPI (British Phonographic Industry), which represents major and independent labels in the UK, about…

2 years, 4 months ago