Episodes

  • Episode 291

    Episode 291
    Mar 2 2026
    This week, Jay Gilbert & Mike Etchart break down these important music industry stories: • The Death of Spotify: Why Streaming is Minutes Away From Being Obsolete • Artist Representatives Launch 'Say No To Suno' Campaign • Primary Wave Nears Deal to Acquire Kobalt, Which Would Create a $7B Indie Music Powerhouse

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    28 mins
  • The YMC AI Roundtable #3

    The YMC AI Roundtable #3
    Feb 26 2026

    The YMC AI Roundtable #3

    On this very special episode of the YMC podcast, your hosts Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart convene a third edition AI Roundtable special since so much continues to be happening in this space.

    Our panel joining us on this latest special is Kristin Robinson (Billboard), Dani Deahl (Caldecott Music Group), Vickie Nauman (CrossBorderWorks), and Bobby Owsinski (Music 3.0).

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    45 mins
  • Episode 290

    Episode 290
    Feb 23 2026
    This week, Jay Gilbert & Mike Etchart break down these important music industry stories: • "The Sinister Question Spotify Has Not Answered About Its AI: What Did They Train On?" • "Open Letter: Irving Azoff Gives Kudos To Billboard Charts For Standing Up To YouTube" • "Noah Kahan Wanted Buying Tickets to Be Fair for Fans — Here's How He Made It Happen"

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    26 mins
  • Episode 289

    Episode 289
    Feb 16 2026
    This week, Jay Gilbert & Mike Etchart break down these important music industry stories: • "Spotify Eyes AI 'Derivatives' As New Revenue Stream For Artists –Says Its Technology To Let Fans Make Remixes And Covers Is Ready" • "Songs Are Reaching 1bn Spotify Streams 14x Faster Than A Decade ago: This, And Other Stats From Chartmetric's 2025 Year In Music Report" • "Could a Combined BMG & Concord Create a Fourth 'Quiet' Major Label?"

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    28 mins
  • YMC Special Episode: A Conversation with Bobby Owsinski

    YMC Special Episode: A Conversation with Bobby Owsinski
    Feb 11 2026
    A special episode of the Your Morning Coffee Podcast: A conversation with audio engineer, producer, musician and author Bobby Owsinski. We discuss how AI is now involved in the recording process, as well as the roles and responsibilities of engineers, mixers and producers in today's studio environment.

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    36 mins
  • Episode 288

    Episode 288
    Feb 9 2026
    This week, Jay Gilbert & Mike Etchart break down these important music industry stories: • "Fan Burner Accounts: Music's Latest Dirty Secret" • "Universal and Suno are in a PR battle over 'Walled Gardens' in AI Music" • "iTunes Isn't Just Surviving — It's Becoming a Superfan Powerhouse"

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    34 mins
  • Episode 287

    Episode 287
    Feb 2 2026
    This week, Jay Gilbert & Mike Etchart break down these important music industry stories: • "Who Is Building the Future of AI Music? Start With These 11 Companies" • "Billboard "Power 100" Honorees Answer This Question: What Are Your Frustrations With the Music Industry Right Now?" • "Could An Upload Fee Help Fix Music Streaming? " Subscribe to the newsletter: YourMorning.Coffee!
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    38 mins
  • YMC Special Episode - A Conversation With A2IM's Lisa Hresko and Ian Harrison

    YMC Special Episode - A Conversation With A2IM's Lisa Hresko and Ian Harrison
    Jan 28 2026
    A special episode of the Your Morning Coffee Podcast: A conversation with Lisa Hresko and Ian Harrison from A2IM (American Association of Independent Music). A2IM is the US independent music coalition of more than 700 independent labels. We discuss A2IM's mission, goals, initiatives and the tireless work they do on behalf of the independent music community.

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    30 mins