MDLSKL Podcast
1) S4E3: The Creativity Conundrum
This week, we discuss creative freedom in the music industry, and how labels are still significantly impacting the creative direction of album and song releases in 2022. Whether established or not, w...Show More
2) S4E2: The Impact of NFTs on the Music Industry
This week, we discuss NFTs and their potential impact on the music industry. We explore their origins, current market activity and give our predictions on what the future could hold.
3) S4E1: The Square-Tidal Deal
This week, we unpack Square's $297m acquisition of Jay-Z's TIDAL and what this means for the future of the music industry. We explore the rationale behind the deal and why this is one of the most exci...Show More
4) S3E6: Wrapped 2020
This week, we put the spotlight on MDLSKL's year in review, unpacking the data behind our listening habits and what has made 2020 a year to remember (or forget). We explore active trends, our predicti...Show More
5) S3E5: Cherie Hu | Founder and Publisher at Water & Music
We welcome award-winning music-tech journalist Cherie Hu to discuss the influence new digital experiences are having on artist monetisation, how this impacts the future of the music industry, and wher...Show More
6) S3E4: In Defense of Spotify
This week, we discuss the controversial comments of Spotify CEO, Daniel Ek, suggesting that the secret to success in the digital era is not higher payout rates, but more output from musicians - "You c...Show More
7) S3E3: Olivier Robert-Murphy | Chief of Possibilites at UMG
As Chief of Possibilities at Universal Music Group (UMG), Toulouse-born Olivier Robert-Murphy’s desire to seek out inventive and collaborative business concepts never wavers. Driving New Business aro...Show More
8) S3E2: Warner Music Group IPO
With the spotlight on Warner Music Group (NASDAQ: WMG) as the year's biggest U.S. IPO, this week we dig deeper into WMG and the hotly contested battle between labels, digital service providers and oth...Show More
9) S3E1: Jon Connor
As Dr. Dre's 'Compton' protégé, Jon Connor recently parted ways with Dr. Dre's Aftermath label to seek independence under his new imprint All Varsity Music Group. With the release of his highly-antic...Show More
10) S2E7: Release & Monetisation Strategies
As the world continues to fight the coronavirus pandemic, we explore the industry-wide implications of COVID-19 on release and monetisation strategies.