web01.fireside.fm Tue, 05 May 2026 12:38:25 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) https://mdlskl.fireside.fm/tags/soundcloud Mon, 25 Jul 2022 15:00:00 -0400 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji bring you MDLSKL - Putting the spotlight on the intersection of music and technology in the modern streaming era. en episodic Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji bring you MDLSKL - Putting the spotlight on the intersection of music and technology in the modern streaming era. no music, tech, musictech Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji middleskool.music@gmail.com https://mdlskl.fireside.fm/27 9e75f94f-7ae9-4153-aebc-31f3a0f3638d Mon, 25 Jul 2022 15:00:00 -0400 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji 27 S4E3: The Creativity Conundrum full 4 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji This week, we discuss creative freedom in the music industry, and how labels are still significantly impacting the creative direction of album and song releases in 2022. Whether established or not, we unpack why artists do and don't work with labels, despite the opportunities for self-ownership in the modern streaming era. 25:38 no <p>This week, we discuss creative freedom in the music industry, and how labels are still significantly impacting the creative direction of album and song releases in 2022. Whether established or not, we unpack why artists do and don't work with labels, despite the opportunities for self-ownership in the modern streaming era. </p> music, creator, content, record labels, song, track, album, MGK, Russ, Eminem, Kendrick, TikTok, Spotify, Apple, Tidal, UMG, Warner, Soundcloud, royalties This week, we discuss creative freedom in the music industry, and how labels are still significantly impacting the creative direction of album and song releases in 2022. Whether established or not, we unpack why artists do and don't work with labels, despite the opportunities for self-ownership in the modern streaming era.

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]]> https://mdlskl.fireside.fm/25 58e46d53-4827-40df-8790-abeb4b5179e0 Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:00:00 -0400 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji 25 S4E1: The Square-Tidal Deal full 4 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji This week, we unpack Square's $297m acquisition of Jay-Z's TlDAL and what this means for the future of the music industry. We explore the rationale behind the deal and why this is one of the most exciting industry developments in recent years. 32:28 no <p>This week, we unpack Square's $297m acquisition of Jay-Z's TIDAL and what this means for the future of the music industry. We explore the rationale behind the deal and why this is one of the most exciting industry developments in recent years. </p> Music, Square, Tidal, Jay-Z, streaming, finance, royalties, artists, Twitter, Spotify, Apple, Soundcloud, creator, content, M&A This week, we unpack Square's $297m acquisition of Jay-Z's TIDAL and what this means for the future of the music industry. We explore the rationale behind the deal and why this is one of the most exciting industry developments in recent years.

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]]> https://mdlskl.fireside.fm/16 acd54949-98fd-4840-accc-a1604df092f5 Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:00:00 -0400 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji 16 S2E6: Music Consumption - The Coronavirus Effect full 2 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji As we continue to self-isolate, this week we explore how COVID-19 has affected music consumption patterns and streaming trends over this time. 35:10 no <p>As we continue to self-isolate, this week we explore how COVID-19 has affected music consumption patterns and streaming trends over this time. </p> Music, tech, musictech, coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic, mental health, depression, artists, Soundcloud, Spotify, YouTube, playlists, catalogue, workout, cooking, new, old, classic, concert, events, performance, music videos, happiness, happy, health, safety, China, US, UK, Europe As we continue to self-isolate, this week we explore how COVID-19 has affected music consumption patterns and streaming trends over this time.

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]]> https://mdlskl.fireside.fm/15 32ec455d-4c13-4310-9fc6-e3336d01ab90 Sun, 29 Mar 2020 11:00:00 -0400 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji 15 S2E5: COVID-19 Edition full 2 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji As the world sits in lockdown, this week we explore new music to help us get through this time. Furthermore, we discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the industry and the implications it may have on its future. 23:07 no <p>As the world sits in lockdown, this week we explore new music to help us get through this time. Furthermore, we discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the industry and the implications it may have on its future. </p> Music, tech, musictech, coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic, mental health, depression, artists, Soundcloud, Spotify, YouTube, Joyner Lucas, Jesse Reyez, Weeknd, concerts, events, insurance, happiness, happy, health, safety, China, US, UK, Europe As the world sits in lockdown, this week we explore new music to help us get through this time. Furthermore, we discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the industry and the implications it may have on its future.

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]]> https://mdlskl.fireside.fm/14 af37470b-eda6-4c5d-8f9d-475261b515ec Sun, 08 Mar 2020 12:00:00 -0400 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji 14 S2E4: Music IP - An Attractive Asset Class? full 2 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji With the onset of COVID-19, world stock markets suffered their worst week since the 2008 financial crises. On the contrary, music is a uniquely positioned asset class with very little correlation to the stock market. This week, we put the spotlight on investing in music IP as an alternative asset class. 37:59 no <p>With the onset of COVID-19, world stock markets suffered their worst week since the 2008 financial crises. On the contrary, music is a uniquely positioned asset class with very little correlation to the stock market. This week, we put the spotlight on investing in music IP as an alternative asset class. </p> Music, tech, musictech, coronavirus, COVID-19, IP, music IP, royalties, rights, FTSE, S&P, stocks, stock market, hipgnosis, investment, alternatives, assets, alternative assets, intellectual property, artists, old school, Soundcloud, Spotify, YouTube, US, UK, songs, fund, pglang, Russ, SXSW, Coachella, yield, return, DCF, valuation, model, catalogue, income, insider trading, invest With the onset of COVID-19, world stock markets suffered their worst week since the 2008 financial crises. On the contrary, music is a uniquely positioned asset class with very little correlation to the stock market. This week, we put the spotlight on investing in music IP as an alternative asset class.

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]]> https://mdlskl.fireside.fm/12 7fbee018-be0e-4a85-955e-65c620c47175 Sun, 02 Feb 2020 13:00:00 -0500 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji 12 S2E2: The Voice of Gen Z full 2 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji This week, we put the spotlight on Grammys "big four" marquee award sensation - Billie Eilish. At just 18-years old, Billie Eilish is redefining teen-pop stardom, while making history along the way. We discuss the career evolution of none other than Billie Eilish. 41:39 no <p>This week, we put the spotlight on Grammys "big four" marquee award sensation - Billie Eilish. At just 18-years old, Billie Eilish is redefining teen-pop stardom, while making history along the way. We discuss the career evolution of none other than Billie Eilish. </p> Music, tech, musictech, podcast, commentary, Billie Eilish, Billie, Eilish, Bad Guy, Grammys, Awards, Interscope, Ocean Eyes, SoundCloud, Eminem, Lil Wayne, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Halsey, Finneas, alternative pop, electro pop, pop, indie pop, alternative, Gen Z, TikTok This week, we put the spotlight on Grammys "big four" marquee award sensation - Billie Eilish. At just 18-years old, Billie Eilish is redefining teen-pop stardom, while making history along the way. We discuss the career evolution of none other than Billie Eilish.

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]]> https://mdlskl.fireside.fm/8 01fc86c6-3c87-44b5-9fdf-2d59f631b5c7 Sun, 01 Dec 2019 13:00:00 -0500 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji 8 S1E8: Lyrics & Law full 1 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji This week, we put the spotlight on the controversial use of song lyrics as evidence. From rock & roll to rap, we discuss what it really means to separate the art from the artist. 34:53 no <p>This week, we put the spotlight on the controversial use of song lyrics as evidence. From rock &amp; roll to rap, we discuss what it really means to separate the art from the artist. </p> Music, tech, musictech, law, legal, court, case, court case, jail, prison, art, lyrics, artist, rap, hiphop, rock, jury, US, NWA, Eminem, Tekashi, 6ix 9ine, YNW Melly, Ozzy Osbourne, Jusad Priest, Soundcloud, YouTube, American Music Awards, Grammy, MTV, Dr Dre, Taylor Swift, Halsey, Camila Cabello, The Game, Griselda, Post Malone, Travis Scott, Billboard, charts This week, we put the spotlight on the controversial use of song lyrics as evidence. From rock & roll to rap, we discuss what it really means to separate the art from the artist.

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]]> https://mdlskl.fireside.fm/7 6150d875-5903-4618-95fb-f8566dee6e6c Sun, 17 Nov 2019 15:30:00 -0500 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji 7 S1E7: Expectations VS Reality full 1 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji This week, we put the spotlight on popular opinion and how this translates into sales numbers. We discuss the relevance of chart positions in the modern streaming era, sales strategies and the artist disputes that arise on the back of these. 37:23 no <p>This week, we put the spotlight on popular opinion and how this translates into sales numbers. We discuss the relevance of chart positions in the modern streaming era, sales strategies and the artist disputes that arise on the back of these. </p> Music, tech, musictech, sales, charts, streams, rankings, Billboard, Chance The Rapper, NF, Nicki Minaj, Drake, Kanye West, Eminem, Tyler the Creator, Camp Flog Gnaw, Dj Khaled, tickets, concerts, TikTok, Hiphop, country, Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, TDE, Migos, Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Soundcloud, YouTube This week, we put the spotlight on popular opinion and how this translates into sales numbers. We discuss the relevance of chart positions in the modern streaming era, sales strategies and the artist disputes that arise on the back of these.

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