Aug 28, 2023
Episode 159
On this weeks YMC podcast, your gregarious groovy guys Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart discuss these important music industry stories: "Pushing Songs Up the Charts Was a Label Job. Then Fans Took Over" (Billboard); "Up Close And Personal: When The Algorithm Goes Too Far" (MIDiA); "The CD Finds New Life Among...
Aug 21, 2023
Episode 158
On this week's episode of the YMC podcast, the boys Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart yap about these important stories: "We Got An Early Look At TikTok's New Music App That Hasn't Arrived In The US Yet. The Spotify Rival Made Great Playlists But Had A Few Big Flaws" (Business Insider); "Songwriters & Publishers...
Aug 14, 2023
Episode 157
On this week's YMC podcast, your humble hosts Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart chat about these important music industry stories: "The 3 Major Music Companies Generated $1bn More In The First Half Of 2023 Vs. The First Half Of 2022" (Music Business Worldwide); "AI Music: What Musicians Need To Know" (Berklee...
Aug 7, 2023
Episode 156
On this week's YMC podcast, your punchdrunk hosts Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart chat about these important stories: "Pop Stars Aren’t Popping Like They Used To — Do Labels Have A Plan?" (Billboard); "A Guide To 'Fan' Organizations Funded By The Ticketing Industry" (Pitchfork); "Dustin Blocker Key...
Aug 4, 2023
A YMC Special Episode - A Conversation With Will Page
In this special episode of the YMC podcast, your hosts Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart have an extended conversion with our friend Will Page.
Will is the author of one of our favorite industry books "Tarzan Economics: Eight Principles For Pivoting...