In this episode, Lauren Blitzer-Wright and Drew Thurlow discuss the significant growth of independent artists in the music industry, highlighting how they have outgrown the market share of major labels like UMG. The conversation delves into the definitions of indie versus major labels, the evolution of artist contracts, and the impact of technology on music distribution. Blitzer emphasizes the importance of understanding the human element in the music business and the need for a more supportive industry structure for artists.

Topics

00:00 Where's Nicole??

00:28 Yea We Got Indie Cred

02:48 Indie? Major? What's the distinction anymore??

06:03 The Evolution of Music Distribution

09:12 The Changing Landscape of Artist Contracts

12:11 The Hills Are Alive With The Sound of Christmas

14:16 Drew + Lauren Get It Right (They're Wrong)

15:26 Drew Sells Out To A Major

18:05 The Human Element in Music Business

19:51 Everyone In Music Has A Side Hustle

21:10 Building a Better Music Industry

Credits

Hosted by Lauren Blitzer-Wright & Drew ThurlowMusic by Drew ThurlowProduced & Directed by Nicole Marinake

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Keywords

independent artists, major labels, music distribution, artist contracts, music industry trends, digital democratization, music revenue, artist leverage, music technology, music marketing