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John Summit: How An Accountant Turned DJ Is Bringing Back Dance Music | Billboard On The Record 0 (0)

Is dance music coming back to the mainstream? On this week’s episode of Billboard On The Record, John Summit — DJ, producer and founder of Experts Only — discusses what makes the dance music industry unique, how DJs went from underground clubs to arena shows and festival headliner slots and why he decided to launch his own label. With his own discography evolving from singles to full album releases, Summit walks through how he laid the foundation for his upcoming arena tour while losing $1 million in the process — and yes, what led to him lighting a Rimowa suitcase [See More…]

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Inside Your Favorite TV Show Soundtracks w/ Jen Malone | Billboard On The Record 0 (0)

Is music supervision the most misunderstood job in film and television? Jen Malone, music supervisor and founder of Black and White Music, sits down on Billboard On The Record to break down the art of building musical soundtracks. From her work on shows like Atlanta, Euphoria, Love Story and more, Malone explains how music supervisors shape a project from pre-production through post-production, collaborating closely with showrunners to build a series’ musical identity. She also breaks down the difference between composers and music supervisors, the process of clearing songs and how she approaches crafting each character’s sound. This episode of Billboard [See More…]

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Is There Too Much Music? w/ Milana Lewis | Billboard On The Record 0 (0)

With over 100,000 songs hitting streaming platforms every day, according to Luminate, is the music industry struggling to keep up? Milana Lewis, co-founder and CEO of Stem, sits down on Billboard On The Record to break down what this fast-growing number of daily uploads means for artists, discoverability and the future of music making itself. Lewis explores whether AI songs and white noise should be given the same royalty as human-made songs, how social media has rewritten the path to success and why artists today have more tools than ever to make music — but less clarity on how they [See More…]

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How Did Nashville Become Music’s Hottest Hub? | Billboard On The Record 0 (0)

Country music has taken over the charts, and Nashville is no longer just a country town. Seth England, CEO of Big Loud, sits down on Billboard On The Record for a conversation about how his label has helped shape the modern country landscape and how artists like Morgan Wallen, Florida Georgia Line and HARDY have driven the genre’s rise. England breaks down how Nashville has become a hub for songwriters across genres, what actually drives hit-making today and why artist development remains one of the most important pillars at Big Loud. Love what you hear? Don’t forget to rate, review [See More…]

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Why Doesn’t Apple Music Need a Free Tier? | Billboard On The Record 0 (0)

Music streaming is a crowded market where platforms offer most of the same content, so how does Apple Music differentiate itself? Oliver Schusser, vp of Apple Music and international content, Apple, joins Billboard On The Record to break down how the service has transitioned from its early Beats Music roots into one of the world’s leading streaming platforms. He explains Apple Music’s focus on a curated, high-quality listening experience built around editorial expertise, artist relationships and product integration rather than scale alone. Schusser also discusses Apple’s stance on maintaining a paid-only model, how the platform uses AI in discovery and [See More…]

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Inside the Christian Music Boom w/ Lecrae | Billboard On The Record 0 (0)

Christian and Gospel music are having a moment in an evolving industry. Lecrae, four-time Grammy-winning Christian artist and founder of Reach Records, joins Billboard On The Record to break down the genre’s rapid growth, how it’s attracting younger generations and the nuances of combining faith with business. From building his own independent label to staying tapped in with rising artists, Lecrae shares his journey creating a career outside the traditional system, why speaking out matters and what makes Christian music a uniquely powerful and complex space. Love what you hear? Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe so you never [See More…]

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Coachella 2026 Weekend 1 Recap: Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber & Karol G’s Iconic Performances 0 (0)

Weekend one of Coachella 2026 was full of iconic performances from Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Karol G, Kehlani, KATSEYE and so many more! We take you through everything you missed from interviews with BINI & KATSEYE to Don Toliver’s set and more! Subscribe For All Breaking Music News! ►► http://bit.ly/Subscribe2BBNews Watch The Latest News ►► http://bit.ly/BBNewsLatest About: Billboard is the world’s most influential music media brand, with an unmatched authority among artists, fans and the industry. Billboard powers the ultimate global music destination and magazine, featuring unrivaled reporting on music news, issues and trends, the industry’s definitive charts, encompassing the [See More…]

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The Business of Coachella: High-Stakes Booking, Ticketing and Festival Economics | On the Record 0 (0)

Coachella has become the biggest festival in America — and it rewrote the live music playbook in the process. Katie Bain, Billboard’s senior music correspondent, director of Billboard Dance, joins Billboard On The Record to break down how a scrappy desert show founded by then-local promoter Goldenvoice turned into a global cultural force, from the early Pearl Jam experiment to era-defining performances by Beyoncé, Daft Punk and Frank Ocean. She dives into the high-stakes gamble of booking a lineup, the business behind ticketing, sponsorships and livestreams and how moments like Radiohead’s 2006 set and Beyoncé’s Homecoming shifted the festival’s identity [See More…]

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Why Music Catalogs from Taylor Swift, Bob Dylan & Miles Davis Are Hot Investments | On The Record 0 (0)

Music catalogs have quietly become one of the most valuable assets in entertainment — so who’s really shaping the future of music ownership? Golnar Khosrowshahi, founder and CEO of Reservoir Media, joins Billboard On The Record to break down how she built a music catalog powerhouse before the space became crowded, why music rights offer long-term, reliable value and how her team approaches acquisitions with artists, estates and families. She also discusses preserving legacy while driving cultural relevance for new generations, how licensing, film/TV and biopics impact catalog value, the role of sampling in today’s music economy and how generative [See More…]

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The Secrets to Song Virality on TikTok w/ Digital Marketing Agency Chaotic Good | On The Record 0 (0)

How do songs go viral in today’s music landscape? And why has making it as an artist never been more strategic? Jesse Coren and Andrew Spelman, co-founders of Chaotic Good, joined Billboard On The Record for a live episode at SXSW to break it all down. Speaking from their experience building one of the leading viral marketing agencies in music, they explain how TikTok trends, niche audiences and volume-driven campaigns shape which songs take off. Coren and Spelman share how they simulate trends, optimize placements and use data to help artists reach the right listeners while freeing them to focus [See More…]