Is Most of the Music Industry About to Be Wiped Out?

Beyond Politics

Content provided by Matt Robison and Paul Hodes, Matt Robison, and Paul Hodes. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Matt Robison and Paul Hodes, Matt Robison, and Paul Hodes or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.

4M ago 42:37

MP3•Episode home

There is a sneaky huge shift happening in American music right now right under our very noses (or ears). Private equity's takeover of the music business could have major consequences for what we hear and whether we hear anything new at all. Whitney Houston's catalog acquisition, Taylor Swift's battle over her masters, and the fight over Pink Floyd's music are just a handful of examples. Music industry writer Marc Hogan joins to explain his fascinating piece about this in the New York Times.

00:00 The Unseen Impact of Private Equity on Music

01:27 A Deep Dive into Music Rights and Private Equity

05:00 The Taylor Swift Case

10:50 Exploring the Financialization of Music and Its Effects

17:59 The Future of Music: Creativity vs. Commercialization

27:01 Exploring the Potential for Innovation in Music and Visual Media

30:28 The Future of Music: Opportunities and Challenges

652 episodes

#Matt Robison and Paul Hodes #Matt Robison #Paul Hodes #Politics #News