web02.fireside.fm Tue, 05 May 2026 12:39:24 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) MDLSKL - Episodes Tagged with “Tiktok” https://mdlskl.fireside.fm/tags/tiktok 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 S4E3: The Creativity Conundrum 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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]]> S3E5: Cherie Hu | Founder and Publisher at Water & Music https://mdlskl.fireside.fm/23 119c2951-b5ca-492d-b9d7-96a506eaa0af Tue, 01 Dec 2020 14:00:00 -0500 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji 23 S3E5: Cherie Hu | Founder and Publisher at Water & Music full 3 Dario de Wet & Farhan Lalji We welcome award-winning music-tech journalist Cherie Hu to discuss the influence new digital experiences are having on artist monetisation, how this impacts the future of the music industry, and where video games and social media fit into it all. 50:53 no <p>We welcome award-winning music-tech journalist Cherie Hu to discuss the influence new digital experiences are having on artist monetisation, how this impacts the future of the music industry, and where video games and social media fit into it all. </p> music, commentary, business, podcast, publishing, livestream, Twitch, TikTok, Triller, Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, gaming, creator, content, finance, monetisation, strategy, VC We welcome award-winning music-tech journalist Cherie Hu to discuss the influence new digital experiences are having on artist monetisation, how this impacts the future of the music industry, and where video games and social media fit into it all.

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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.

]]> S2E2: The Voice of Gen Z 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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]]> 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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]]> S1E7: Expectations VS Reality 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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