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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…]