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Inside the Rise of AI Music: How Imogen Heap Is Shaping the Future | Billboard On The Record 0 (0)

AI is reshaping the music industry, and Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and producer Imogen Heap breaks down what this moment really means for creators. She joins host Kristin Robinson to unpack how she’s blended technology with artistry for two decades, the rise of generative AI and why it’s becoming harder to tell where human creativity ends and machine production begins. Heap explains the urgent need for better metadata, identity layers and contributor search tools, and what it will take to set the right standards before AI becomes fully embedded in the music industry. She discusses the possibility of labels signing AI [See More…]

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How CAA’s Top Agents Shape Touring w/ Rob Light & Rick Roskin | On The Record 0 (0)

Live music is booming, and CAA’s top touring execs explain exactly how today’s biggest shows come to life. Managing director, Rob Light, and co-head of global touring, Rick Roskin, join host Kristin Robinson to unpack the rise of live music’s modern era. They dive into the post-pandemic concert boom, how agents build tours from the ground up and what it takes for an artist to grow from a club act to a headliner. Light and Roskin discuss the balance between fair ticket pricing and fan demand and how agents fight to keep more money with the artists. They share how [See More…]

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Behind the Scenes of ‘Wicked: For Good’ Music & Magic w/ Jon M. Chu | On the Record 0 (0)

In this episode of Billboard On The Record, director Jon M. Chu and music editor Jack Dolman join host Kristin Robinson to talk about bringing the iconic musical ‘Wicked’ to the big screen. They dive into the process of adapting a beloved story, from working closely with Stephen Schwartz to deciding how to split the film into two parts. Chu and Dolman share behind-the-scenes insights on live performances by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, balancing music and acting and maintaining the integrity of every song. They discuss the challenges of transitioning from dialogue to song, collaborating with the cast and [See More…]

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The Evolution Of the Billboard Charts: Hot 100, Catalog Albums & Streaming w/ Keith Caulfield 0 (0)

What does it take to land a song on a Billboard chart? Billboard’s managing director of charts & data operations, Keith Caulfield, joins host Kristin Robinson to unpack the evolution of the Billboard charts. From the origins of the Hot 100 and Billboard 200 to the modern formula of blending radio, sales and streams, Caulfield breaks down how his team evolves alongside the industry. Caulfield digs into why catalog albums keep finding new life, how Billboard determines an artists’ genre and how artists like Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen and Drake achieve so many No. 1s. From artists releasing multiple vinyl [See More…]

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Spotify’s Next Big Move: AI, Owning Fandom & Ending Spam w/ Sam Duboff | Billboard on the Record 0 (0)

Is Spotify becoming more than just a place to stream songs? This week, Spotify’s global head of marketing and policy, music business, Sam Duboff, joins host Kristin Robinson to talk about how the platform is evolving to serve both artists and fans in new ways. From developing A.I. tools with the music industry’s consent to removing spam from the platform, Duboff shares how Spotify is working to deepen real listener connections and turn viral hits into lasting fandom. He dives into Spotify’s shift from a streaming service to the home of an entire music ecosystem, plus, what new features are [See More…]

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How Music Investing Became the Industry’s Hottest Game With Matt Pincus | Billboard On The Record 0 (0)

Are we on the edge of a music industry revolution? Top investor and founder of SONGS and MUSIC, Matt Pincus, joins host Kristin Robinson this week to discuss how the landscape of music catalog investing has evolved. From the rise of internet-driven copyright value to the shifting roles of labels and publishers, Pincus shares his insights on where the industry is headed and why we may be on the precipice of major change. He and Robinson break down how Taylor Swift has reshaped the conversation around catalog sales, whether AI is the next big disruptor for music creation and what [See More…]

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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…]

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How Backstreet Boys and Dead & Company Are Changing Concerts With the Sphere? 0 (0)

Ever wondered what it takes to bring a massive Sphere residency from blueprint to opening night? In this episode, Billboard On The Record our host Kristin Robinson pulls back the curtain with Head of Sphere Studios Carolyn Blackwood and Executive VP, Live Josephine Vaccarello to walk us through the high-stakes world of planning, engineering, and executing one of live music’s most ambitious venue experiences. Get insider access to the strategies, challenges and innovations that make Sphere residencies a game-changer. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:12 Welcome and Today’s Guests 00:07:30 Challenges of Residencies at Sphere 00:12:05 Sphere Experiences: Wizard of Oz and Others [See More…]