web01.fireside.fm Tue, 05 May 2026 12:37:22 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) MDLSKL - Episodes Tagged with “Streaming” https://mdlskl.fireside.fm/tags/streaming Tue, 27 Apr 2021 14:00:00 -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 S4E2: The Impact of NFTs on the Music Industry https://mdlskl.fireside.fm/26 f44f0fcc-fc31-4bd0-a0ff-f3154d43e0eb Tue, 27 Apr 2021 14:00:00 -0400 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji 26 S4E2: The Impact of NFTs on the Music Industry full 4 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji This week, we discuss NFTs and their potential impact on the music industry. We explore their origins, current market activity and give our predictions on what the future could hold. 32:56 no <p>This week, we discuss NFTs and their potential impact on the music industry. We explore their origins, current market activity and give our predictions on what the future could hold. </p> NFT, music, token, crypto, creator, artist, revenue, monetisation, streaming, finance, royalties, content, Spotify, Apple This week, we discuss NFTs and their potential impact on the music industry. We explore their origins, current market activity and give our predictions on what the future could hold.

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]]> S4E1: The Square-Tidal Deal 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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]]> S3E4: In Defense of Spotify https://mdlskl.fireside.fm/21 ffad1d2f-ae97-48cd-8818-b29214a8377b Sun, 11 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0400 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji 21 S3E4: In Defense of Spotify full 3 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji This week, we discuss the controversial comments of Spotify CEO, Daniel Ek, suggesting that the secret to success in the digital era is not higher payout rates, but more output from musicians - "You can't record music once every three to four years and think that's going to be enough". 37:07 no <p>This week, we discuss the controversial comments of Spotify CEO, Daniel Ek, suggesting that the secret to success in the digital era is not higher payout rates, but more output from musicians - "You can't record music once every three to four years and think that's going to be enough". </p> music, tech, podcast, spotify, royalties, album, TikTok, release, strategy, songs, charts, new, streaming, ranking, Billboard, labels, revenue, Apple, Deezer, YouTube This week, we discuss the controversial comments of Spotify CEO, Daniel Ek, suggesting that the secret to success in the digital era is not higher payout rates, but more output from musicians - "You can't record music once every three to four years and think that's going to be enough".

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]]> S3E3: Olivier Robert-Murphy | Chief of Possibilites at UMG https://mdlskl.fireside.fm/20 c0fd81b9-6b7e-4126-99d1-90ec9d47b832 Mon, 13 Jul 2020 14:00:00 -0400 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji 20 S3E3: Olivier Robert-Murphy | Chief of Possibilites at UMG full 3 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji As Chief of Possibilities at Universal Music Group (UMG), Toulouse-born Olivier Robert-Murphy’s desire to seek out inventive and collaborative business concepts never wavers. Driving New Business around the world, Olivier leads an award-winning team of global music, content and partnership experts, recognised as THE creative company for music, culture and brands. Servicing more than 500 brands yearly, across 70 markets, they provide innovative campaigns and focused insights to help local and global brands truly connect with their audiences and find their unique voice in culture. This week, we sit down with Olivier to learn more about his story and discuss the current state of the industry. 17:05 no <p>As Chief of Possibilities at Universal Music Group (UMG), Toulouse-born Olivier Robert-Murphy’s desire to seek out inventive and collaborative business concepts never wavers.</p> <p>Driving New Business around the world, Olivier leads an award-winning team of global music, content and partnership experts, recognised as THE creative company for music, culture and brands. Servicing more than 500 brands yearly, across 70 markets, they provide innovative campaigns and focused insights to help local and global brands truly connect with their audiences and find their unique voice in culture.</p> <p>This week, we sit down with Olivier to learn more about his story and discuss the current state of the industry. </p> music, tech, podcast, business, UMG, universal, new business, UMGB, brands, media, agency, marketing, TikTok, partnerships, songs, charts, new artists, collaboration, creativity, A&R, streaming, rankings, Spotify, labels, CDs, physical, digital, revenue, income, Deezer, Apple Music, B2C, B2B, Distributor As Chief of Possibilities at Universal Music Group (UMG), Toulouse-born Olivier Robert-Murphy’s desire to seek out inventive and collaborative business concepts never wavers.

Driving New Business around the world, Olivier leads an award-winning team of global music, content and partnership experts, recognised as THE creative company for music, culture and brands. Servicing more than 500 brands yearly, across 70 markets, they provide innovative campaigns and focused insights to help local and global brands truly connect with their audiences and find their unique voice in culture.

This week, we sit down with Olivier to learn more about his story and discuss the current state of the industry.

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Driving New Business around the world, Olivier leads an award-winning team of global music, content and partnership experts, recognised as THE creative company for music, culture and brands. Servicing more than 500 brands yearly, across 70 markets, they provide innovative campaigns and focused insights to help local and global brands truly connect with their audiences and find their unique voice in culture.

This week, we sit down with Olivier to learn more about his story and discuss the current state of the industry.

]]> S1E10: Our Crystal Ball - 2020 and Beyond! https://mdlskl.fireside.fm/10 513cd96b-c6f2-4671-87cf-c46b4a6df650 Tue, 31 Dec 2019 13:00:00 -0500 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji 10 S1E10: Our Crystal Ball - 2020 and Beyond! full 1 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji This week, we put the spotlight on 2020. We explore active trends, our predictions and what we're expecting to see in the decade that lies ahead. We apologise for the poor audio quality. 24:56 no <p>This week, we put the spotlight on 2020. We explore active trends, our predictions and what we're expecting to see in the decade that lies ahead. We apologise for the poor audio quality. </p> Music, tech, musictech, podcasts, trends, future, 2020, TikTok, Timbaland, streaming, Spotify, piracy, Jayz, sales, charts, data, awards, tour, royalties, social, media This week, we put the spotlight on 2020. We explore active trends, our predictions and what we're expecting to see in the decade that lies ahead. We apologise for the poor audio quality.

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]]> S1E5: China's Streaming Revolution: Paying VS Pirating https://mdlskl.fireside.fm/5 675f8303-defa-4cc3-98f5-0fdd3a914336 Sun, 20 Oct 2019 11:00:00 -0400 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji 5 S1E5: China's Streaming Revolution: Paying VS Pirating full 1 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji This week, we put the spotlight on China's piracy-stricken music industry. From its origins to the rise of the game-changing Tencent Music (NYSE: TME). 41:29 no <p>This week, we put the spotlight on China's piracy-stricken music industry. From its origins to the rise of the game-changing Tencent Music (NYSE: TME). </p> Music, tech, musictech, streaming, digital, china, piracy, copyright, Baidu, Tencent, WeChat, Tencent Music, VAS, ringtones, royalties, click farms, IPO, data, analytics, Spotify, Tunecore, Facebook, Instagram,Rhythm&Flow, Netflix, The Game, Yelawolf, Gangstarr, WestsideGunn, Conway, BennyTheButcher, Post Malone, SZA, hiphop This week, we put the spotlight on China's piracy-stricken music industry. From its origins to the rise of the game-changing Tencent Music (NYSE: TME).

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]]> S1E4: The Dawn of Online Piracy https://mdlskl.fireside.fm/4 4a12c4d5-2ac3-4420-b2e9-d1d392252963 Sun, 13 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -0400 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji 4 S1E4: The Dawn of Online Piracy full 1 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji This week, we unpack the origin story of digital music piracy in the 2000s, new-age piracy and fraud in the streaming era and general industry buzz. 41:13 no <p>This week, we unpack the origin story of digital music piracy in the 2000s, new-age piracy and fraud in the streaming era and general industry buzz. </p> music, tech, musictech, piracy, copyright, streaming, stream-ripping, fraud, P2P, Winamp, IRC, Rabid Neurosis, Dell Glover, Napster, Metallica, Kazaa, Blubster, WINMX, Limewire, Audiogalaxy, Bearshare, royalties This week, we unpack the origin story of digital music piracy in the 2000s, new-age piracy and fraud in the streaming era and general industry buzz.

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]]> S1E3: Death of the Record Store https://mdlskl.fireside.fm/3 0c023dcc-7055-42c8-9ebb-d845554ad890 Fri, 04 Oct 2019 21:30:00 -0400 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji 3 S1E3: Death of the Record Store full 1 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji This week, we unpack what led to the death of the record store and how it can be saved, the case for data-driven A&R and general industry buzz. 37:32 no <p>This week, we unpack what led to the death of the record store and how it can be saved, the case for data-driven A&amp;R and general industry buzz. </p> music, tech, musictech, record store, CD, vinyl, cassette, HMV, Virgin Megastore, Tower Records, experience, live music, concert, signings, streaming, startup, venture, VC, AI, ML, data-driven, A&R, Spotify, record labels, independent artists, brand partnerships, UMG, WMG, Live Nation, Apple Music, Shazam This week, we unpack what led to the death of the record store and how it can be saved, the case for data-driven A&R and general industry buzz.

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