Best Arctic Monkeys Podcasts (2024)

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Interview: Timm Cleasby, Tramlines Festival operations director, former Arctic Monkeys tour manager 57:38

8h ago57:38

57:38

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 S…

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Coldplay pledge 10% of tour profits to grassroots venues, Beyonce explains why she's stopped making music videos 41:23

22m ago41:23

41:23

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 - @stua…

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Competition watchdog launches Oasis tickets investigation, The White Stripes sue Donald Trump 45:00

2d ago45:00

45:00

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 - @st…

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Spending on UK live music hits £6.1bn, Method Man says he’s never been paid for streams 41:15

7d ago41:15

41:15

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 o…

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Oasis reunion special 52:41

16d ago52:41

52:41

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…

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Streaming playlists, 'independent label' defined 40:08

16d ago40:08

40:08

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 Su…

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Interview: Official Charts chief executive Martin Talbot 58:10

29d ago58:10

58:10

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 …

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S8E4 - Special Episode: Charli xcx's album 'BRAT' 53:01

29d ago53:01

53:01

Why hello there people who snag their tights on lawn chairs, mean girls and those who think everything is romantic - don't worry if you don't understand what this means, join us anyway for a special episode where we discuss Charli xcx's latest album BRAT in depth - the songs and the cultural impact it is currently having this summer... We'd previou…

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Interview: Sam Duckworth, Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly 1:02:58

1M ago1:02:58

1:02:58

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…

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The 1975 sued by Malaysia’s Good Vibes Festival, Live Nation posts quarterly revenues of $6bn 38:12

1M ago38:12

38:12

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 -…

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Apollo's $700m Sony investment, Universal's share price dip 39:03

1M ago39:03

39:03

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 - @Price…

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Interview: Kelly Wood, National Organiser for Live, Theatre & Music Writers at the Musicians' Union 47:43

2M ago47:43

47:43

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 P…

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S8E3 - Dance-punk: Foals (Overrated) & Tom Vek (Underrated) 1:30:27

2M ago1:30:27

1:30:27

We're back to the noughties, discussing two British indie acts who have more than a flavour of electro in their tunes... Babs never really got into Foals after their first record, so she asked Fran to make a wide-ranging playlist - how will they rate the Oxford band's career? And Babs is delighted to finally delve deep into Tom Vek's back catalogue…

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Ticket platform DICE looking for fresh investment, Mungo Jerry employ anti-piracy firm 33:03

2M ago33:03

33:03

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 - @stev…

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Secondary ticketing websites vs touts, how music metadata works 29:44

2M ago29:44

29:44

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 Su…

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How much could Oasis be offered to reform, Beastie Boys suing restaurant chain Chilli's 42:43

2M ago42:43

42:43

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 …

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Interview: Tom Robinson 1:00:03

2M ago1:00:03

1:00:03

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 - @PriceofMusicpo…

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Coldplay settle with former manager, Rema's Calm Down hits 2bn Spotify streams 42:05

2M ago42:05

42:05

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 F…

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Indoor v outdoor gig costs, podcast music royalties 25:41

3M ago25:41

25:41

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 …

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Songwriters sue PRS for Music, Kanye West and Donna Summer's estate reach a settlement 31:14

2M ago31:14

31:14

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 Fol…

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The money behind Bandcamp, songwriter royalties for live covers 31:01

3M ago31:01

31:01

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 Suppo…

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S8E2 - 80s Synth Pop: Eurythmics (Overrated) & Deux (Underrated) - with George Pringle 1:22:00

3M ago1:22:00

1:22:00

We're travelling to one of our favourite eras, joined by special guest George Pringle - a music producer, artist & gallery owner. George made both playlists for this week's episode, and we start with a discussion about Eurythmics. Their influence in synth pop is undeniable - as was Annie Lennox's look, attitude and progressive politics - but is the…

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Glastonbury finances, record labels vs AI companies 41:55

3M ago41:55

41:55

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 T…

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Listener questions: Difference between PRS and PPL, how the money from gig tickets gets split 35:32

3M ago35:32

35:32

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 - @PriceofMus…

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Twitch deal lets DJs play music in livestreams, streaming services must pay 5% of revenue to support Canadian music 35:47

3M ago35:47

35:47

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 M…

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Live at Crossed Wires: Sarah Brooksbank and Ross Orton 53:54

3M ago53:54

53:54

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 thepriceofmusicpodc…

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Sony Music boss tells streaming services to ditch their free tier, Queen back catalogue up for sale 46:13

3M ago46:13

46:13

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 catalogue is reportedly up for sale. 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 M…

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Interview: Jo Twist, chief executive of the BPI, which represents major and independent labels in the UK 1:01:18

4M ago1:01:18

1:01:18

Stuart speaks to Jo Twist, chief executive of the BPI (British Phonographic Industry), which represents major and independent labels in the UK, about AI, streaming, music education, and lots more. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Foll…

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How music royalty payments work, Murder on the Dancefloor money post-Saltburn 27:09

4M ago27:09

27:09

Steve and Stuart analyse the different types of music royalty payments and how they work, and discuss how much Sophie Ellis-Bextor and her co-writer have made from Murder on the Dancefloor after the song was given a new lease of life by the movie Saltburn. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve …

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S8E1 - UK 00's Indie Explosion Part II: Arctic Monkeys (Overrated) & The Cooper Temple Clause (Underrated) 1:30:29

4M ago1:30:29

1:30:29

Welcome back to Season 8! Delighted our lockdown project continues, thanks so much for listening. We're back in the noughties, and our overrated pick is a hugely popular rock band that neither of us are particularly keen on, especially since their first album...nevertheless, Babs made a wide-ranging playlist of Arctic Monkeys songs so her and Fran …

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Sony Music tells AI companies not to use its artists' work, music publishers sue Spotify 39:25

4M ago39:25

39:25

Steve and Stuart Sony Music find out why Sony Music Group has written to AI companies telling them not to use its artists' work, and discuss why music publishers are suing Spotify. Listen to Stuart's two AI-generated songs here: https://www.udio.com/songs/qcrPxPVbVHm2nztGmd2xm2 https://www.udio.com/songs/eeWUFvQbLt8HqKeYb286Ad Send in your question…

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Interview: Caius Pawson, co-founder of climate strategy charity Murmur and founder of record label Young 49:13

4M ago49:13

49:13

Steve and Stuart speak to Caius Pawson, co-founder of climate strategy charity Murmur and founder of record label Young. 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 For sponsorship email - info@a…

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Arena and stadium ticket levy, Live Nation revenue up 20% 35:34

4M ago35:34

35:34

Steve and Stuart find out why a group of UK MPs believe a levy on arena and stadium tickets should be introduced, and analyse the reasons behind a 20% increase in Live Nation's revenues. COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: - Arena and stadium ticket levy - Live Nation - UMG - TikTok lawsuit - Spotify lyrics Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepr…

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Interview: singer-songwriter Lucy Rose 48:28

4M ago48:28

48:28

Steve speaks to singer-songwriter Lucy Rose about the money side of her 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 For sponsorship email - info@adelicious.fm The Price of Music is …

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The money side of music and workplaces, venues and merchandise 35:19

4M ago35:19

35:19

Steve and Stuart discuss who has to pay to play music in workplaces and other public spaces, and discuss how the money for merchandise is split between artists and venues. COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: - Public performance payments - Venues and merchandise - Is a career in music unattainable? Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusi…

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Co-op Live Arena opening problems, Billie Eilish announces 81-date world tour 42:59

5M ago42:59

42:59

Steve and Stuart take a closer look at what's causing the problems for the new arena in Manchester, Co-op Live, and discuss Billie Eilish's 81-date world tour. COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: - Co-op Live arena - Billie Eilish and Fortnite Festival - Billie Eilish world tour - Hipgnosis Songs Fund - Electronic music industry - Touring smaller venues - Spo…

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Interview: TikTok artists Charlie Tyler and Russell James Williams 1:04:29

5M ago1:04:29

1:04:29

Steve and Stuart speak to TikTok artists Charlie Tyler and Russell James Williams about how they got started and how they're now making a living from the social media platform. 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 Musi…

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Hipgnosis Songs Fund bidding war, 'nature' recognised as musical artist 35:46

5M ago35:46

35:46

Steve and Stuart find out who's interested in buying the Hipgnosis Songs Fund, and discuss the news that 'nature' has been recognised as a musical artist. COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: - In Tune With Tomorrow - Hipgnosis Songs Fund - US Department of Justice and Live Nation - TikTok live music pop-up - Taylor Swift fans scammed - O2 'carbon removed' gig…

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StubHub looking at stock market flotation, Trent Reznor says streaming has ‘mortally wounded’ artists 44:57

5M ago44:57

44:57

Steve and Stuart discuss the news that secondary ticketing firm StubHub is looking to float on the stock market this summer, and find out why Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor says streaming has ‘mortally wounded’ some artists. COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: - StubHub - Trent Reznor - UK law - PPL revenue - New PRS Foundation fund - Taylor Swift and TikTok -…

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Measuring physical album sales, artists' podcast revenues 27:27

5M ago27:27

27:27

Steve and Stuart answer listeners' questions, including a look at how physical album sales are measured, and whether artists' podcast revenues are separate from streaming revenues. COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: - Physical album sales - Artists' podcast revenues - Universal earnings Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gm…

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Artificial Intelligence special, indie labels back Universal versus TikTok 41:19

5M ago41:19

41:19

Steve and Stuart take an in-depth look at the latest goings-on in relation to AI and the music industry, including the news that more than 200 artists have signed an open letter calling on AI developers, tech companies, and digital services “to cease the use of artificial intelligence to infringe upon and devalue the rights of human artists”, and f…

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Blur drummer Dave Rowntree leading legal challenge over songwriter royalties, BMG annual revenues up to £775m 48:08

5M ago48:08

48:08

Stuart and Steve find out why Blur drummer Dave Rowntree is leading a legal challenge over songwriter royalties, and discuss the news that BMG's annual revenues are up 5% to £775m. COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: - Dave Rowntree legal challenge - £1 ticket levy - BMG - Joni Mitchell Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gma…

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Musicians and pensions, radio play payments 35:34

6M ago35:34

35:34

Steve and Stuart answer listeners' questions, including whether musicians have pensions, and how radio play payments work. COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: - Musicians and pensions - Industry plants - Radio play payments Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @s…

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Global recorded music revenues up more than 10%, James Blake backs launch of Vault 32:12

6M ago32:12

32:12

Steve and Stuart take a close look at the latest Global Music Report and the news that global recorded music revenues increased by more than 10% last year, and find out why James Blake is backing Vault, a direct artist-to-fan streaming platform focused on unreleased music. COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: - IFPI Global Music Report - James Blake and Vault …

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UK recorded music revenue up more than 8%, Deezer removes 26m tracks 35:20

6M ago35:20

35:20

Steve and Stuart discuss the news that UK recorded music revenue increased 8.1% to just under £1.5bn last year, and find out why Deezer has removed 26m tracks from its platform. COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: - SXSW - UK recorded music revenue - Believe takeover - EU Artificial Intelligence Act - Deezer removes 26m tracks - Mark Knopfler charity single S…

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Interview: Global Head of Spotify for Artists, marketing and policy, Sam Duboff 53:47

6M ago53:47

53:47

Stuart speaks to Sam Duboff, Global Head of Spotify for Artists, marketing and policy, about Spotify’s latest Loud & Clear report, streaming royalties, 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 - @…

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Vinyl special: The cost of releasing vinyl records 35:20

6M ago35:20

35:20

Steve and Stuart look closely at the cost of releasing vinyl, how the money you spend on a record gets split, and why vinyl sales are growing. COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: - Cost of releasing vinyl records - Number of independent record shops in the UK hits ten-year high - World’s First EcoRecord Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceo…

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European Commission fines Apple over €1.8bn, Raye calls for songwriters to receive “master royalty points” 37:57

7M ago37:57

37:57

Steve and Stuart find out why the European Commission has fined Apple over €1.8bn, and discuss Raye's speech at The Brits, where she called for songwriters to receive “master royalty points”. COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: - European Commission fines Apple - Raye and 'master royalty points' - Universal vs TikTok - UK government rules out equitable remune…

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Interview: Nathan Clark, owner of the Brudenell Social Club in Leeds 45:58

7M ago45:58

45:58

Steve and Stuart speak to Nathan Clark, owner of the much-loved Brudenell Social Club in Leeds, about the financial realities of running an independent venue. 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 - @PriceofM…

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Four of the top ten best-selling artists worldwide from South Korea, UMG buys majority stake in Nigerian label Mavin 39:09

7M ago39:09

39:09

Steve and Stuart take a look at the latest figures from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, which show that four of the top ten best-selling artists worldwide in 2023 were from South Korea, and find out why UMG has bought a majority stake in the Nigerian record label Mavin. COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: - Top ten best-selling arti…

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