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The Price of Music

The Price of Music: your essential weekly music biz explainer – with Steve Lamacq and Stuart Dredge. Become a Price of Music Superfan and get extra content every week – at patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacqFollow Stuart on X - @stuartdredgeFollow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpodFor sponsorship email - joe@musically.comThe Price of Music is a Music Ally production:https://musically.com/joe@musically.com

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35:47

Spotify responds to Kate Nash’s comments on streaming...

The Price of Music ·

2025/04/16

Steve and Stuart look at Spotify's response to Kate Nash’s latest comments about streaming royalties, and discuss the news that Warner Music is in the final stages of testing its superfan app, with heavy involvement from Ed Sheeran.Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on

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38:10

AI music startup Suno in hot water again, South...

The Price of Music ·

2025/04/09

Steve and Stuart find out why AI music startup Suno is in hot water again, and discuss the news that South African artists have doubled their Spotify payouts over the last three years.Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship email -

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36:07

PPL posts highest ever annual revenues, Harry Kane...

The Price of Music ·

2025/04/02

Steve and Stuart discuss the news that PPL, the UK's music licensing company, has posted the highest annual revenues in its 90-year history, and find out why England captain Harry Kane has invested in a ticketing firm.Steve and Stuart discuss the news that the US has hit 100 million paid music subscriptions, and find out why Mariah Carey has been cleared of copyright infringement in a case over her 1994 Christmas staple, All I Want for Christmas Is You. Send in your questions for Stuart and

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39:14

US hits 100 million paid music subscriptions, Mariah...

The Price of Music ·

2025/03/26

Steve and Stuart discuss the news that the US has hit 100 million paid music subscriptions, and find out why Mariah Carey has been cleared of copyright infringement in a case over her 1994 Christmas staple, All I Want for Christmas Is You.Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on

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43:09

SXSW finances analysed, the music economy of...

The Price of Music ·

2025/03/19

Steve and Stuart take a look at the money behind SXSW in Austin, Texas, and discuss a new report on the music economy of Gloucestershire.Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship email - info@adelicious.fm The Price of Music is a Dap Dip

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48:47

Interview: Youth Music CEO Matt Griffiths

The Price of Music ·

2025/03/12

Stuart speaks to Matt Griffiths, chief executive of the charity dedicated to helping marginalised young people, Youth Music. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship email - info@adelicious.fm The Price of Music is a Dap Dip

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42:19

Brit Awards artists speak out on grassroots venues,...

The Price of Music ·

2025/03/05

Steve and Stuart dissect the various comments from artists at the BRITs 2025 about grassroots music venues, youth-music education, and the government's AI policies, and find out why Snoop Dogg has sparked a disagreement with Spotify.Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on

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48:36

Over 1,000 artists back 'silent' AI protest album,...

The Price of Music ·

2025/02/26

Steve and Stuart find out why over 1,000 artists are backing a 'silent' AI protest album, and discuss thew news that Casey Lowery is funding the production of his debut album through a Kickstarter campaign.Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship

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51:13

Spotify's new superfan tier, Sony's multi-billion...

The Price of Music ·

2025/02/19

Steve and Stuart discuss the news that Spotify is considering introducing a new superfan tier, and analyse the reasons why Sony generated $2.7bn from recorded music and publishing in the last three months of 2024.Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For

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48:27

Ticketmaster cancel Oasis tickets, The Black Crowes...

The Price of Music ·

2025/02/12

Steve and Stuart find out why several people have received an email from Ticketmaster cancelling their Oasis tickets and accusing them of being bots, and discuss the news that The Black Crowes have relaunched their Crowe-Mafia club for superfans.Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on

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33:42

James Blake lifts the lid on the music industry, The...

The Price of Music ·

2025/02/05

Steve and Stuart discuss James Blake lifting the lid on the music industry, and find out why The Libertines are performing as holograms.Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship email - info@adelicious.fm The Price of Music is a Dap Dip

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41:44

Spotify and Universal sign new licensing deal, Deezer...

The Price of Music ·

2025/01/29

Steve and Stuart discuss the news that Spotify and Universal Music Group have signed a new licensing deal, and that music streaming service Deezer says around 10,000 ‘fully AI-generated tracks’ are being delivered to its platform every day.Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on

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60:12

Interview: Simon Raymonde, Cocteau Twins and Bella...

The Price of Music ·

2025/01/22

Steve speaks to Simon Raymonde, formerly of Cocteau Twins and now running the Bella Union record label and management company Bella Union Artist Management, about his long career in the industry.Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship email -

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34:38

Travis Scott, SZA and Future sued by Victory Boyd, Ed...

The Price of Music ·

2025/01/15

Steve and Stuart discuss the news that Travis Scott, SZA and Future are being sued by Victory Boyd, and find out more about Ed Sheeran's new music education foundation.Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship email - info@adelicious.fm The

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37:48

UK recorded music revenue hits all-time record, Neil...

The Price of Music ·

2025/01/08

Steve and Stuart discuss the news that UK recorded music revenue has hit an all-time record, and find out what's going in between Neil Young and Glastonbury Festival.Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship email - info@adelicious.fm The Price

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41:39

Virgin Music Group buying Downtown Music Holdings,...

The Price of Music ·

2024/12/18

Steve and Stuart discuss the news that Virgin Music Group is buying Downtown Music Holdings, and find out why Bad Boy Chiller Crew have filed a legal claim against their record label. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship email -

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40:25

Artists' royalties for tracks featured on adverts,...

The Price of Music ·

2024/12/11

Steve and Stuart discuss how much artists make when they're tracks are featured on adverts, and analyse the costs of cancelling a live tour.Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship email - info@adelicious.fm The Price of Music is a Dap Dip

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44:46

Kate Nash's OnlyFans "punk protest", Drake's legal...

The Price of Music ·

2024/11/27

Steve and Stuart discuss the news that Kate Nash has launched an OnlyFans account to help pay for her music tours, and find out why Drake has launched legal action against Universal Music and Spotify over a Kendrick Lamar track.Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on

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46:59

UK government backs ticket levy on stadium and arena...

The Price of Music ·

2024/11/20

Steve and Stuart discuss the news that the UK government has backed a ticket levy on stadium and arena shows to support grassroots venues, and analyse Spotify's latest financial figures, which show the streaming service now has more than 250m premium subscribers. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on

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52:12

Interview: Annabella Coldrick, Music Managers Forum...

The Price of Music ·

2024/11/13

Steve and Stuart chat to Annabella Coldrick, Music Managers Forum chief executive, about the different business models managers and artists use to collaborate. Send in your questions for Stuart and Steve on thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod Support The Price of Music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic For sponsorship email - info@adelicious.fm The Price of Music

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