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Amy Allen Talks Being The Writer Behind the Hits You Can’t Stop Singing | Billboard On The Record 0 (0)

In this episode, Billboard On The Record Grammy-winning songwriter Amy Allen joins host Kristin Robinson to talk about her path into songwriting, from her early hits with Selena Gomez and Halsey to collaborating with today’s biggest artists. She opens up about the decline of pitch records, her relationship with Sabrina Carpenter and how songwriters are adapting to a world driven by TikTok moments. Allen shares her thoughts on hard work, what truly makes a star and why she doesn’t listen to pop radio anymore. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:00 Amy’s Beginnings in Maine 00:05:00 College Years: Nursing to Berklee 00:10:00 Transition to [See More…]

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Elliot Grainge Unlocks The Secret Formula Behind Making Hit Songs | Billboard On The Record 0 (0)

What really makes a song go viral? And how do labels make them a hit? In this episode, Billboard On The Record our host Kristin Robinson sits down with the CEO of Atlantic Records, Elliot Grainge, on the first anniversary of his appointment to the job to talk about the label and the forces that are shaping the modern music industry, from the rise of TikTok and the aftershocks of COVID to the way new audiences are discovering music in real time. Elliot shares how he is building a new team at Atlantic, the genres that inspire him, and why [See More…]

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How President Trump’s Immigration Laws Impact Latin Music w/ Griselda Flores|Billboard On the Record 0 (0)

What happens when music, culture, and immigration laws collide? In this episode, Billboard On The Record’s Kristin Robinson sits down with Billboard’s Senior Editor, Latin Griselda Flores to unpack the stories shaking up Latin music today — from Trump’s immigration laws to Coachella’s lack of regional Mexican artists to Bad Bunny’s absence from U.S. stages. Griselda opens up about writing bold, sometimes polarizing pieces and how sharing uncomfortable conversations is changing the industry. 00:00:00 Introduction to On The Record 00:01:15 Impact of Politics on Latin Music 00:03:40 Griselda Flores’ Background 00:06:06 Early Reporting on Concert Impacts 00:11:00 Artist Visas Explained [See More…]