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The Price of Music

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The Price of Music: your essential weekly music biz explainer – with Steve Lamacq and Stuart Dredge.

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Operator of The Joiners in Southampton, involved in saving the venue from financial collapse.
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Frontman of Art Brute
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Episode: The Price of Music Christmas Quiz 2025!
John Rostron
CEO of the Association of Independent Festivals
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Episode: How difficult is it to put on a music festival these days, anyway?
Matt Griffiths
CEO of Youth Music
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Episode: Interview: Youth Music CEO Matt Griffiths
Simon Raymond
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Episode: Spotify and Universal sign new licensing deal, Deezer publishing 10,000 AI-generated tracks every day
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Annabella Coldrick
Chief Executive of the Music Managers Forum
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Episode: Interview: Annabella Coldrick, Music Managers Forum chief executive
Jonathan Green
Managing Director of EarMUSIC/MPS Records and co-founder of National Album Day
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Episode: Interview: Jonathan Green, boss of EarMUSIC/MPS Records and Megan Page, organiser of Record Store Day UK
Megan Page
Head of PR, Marketing and Promotions at ERA and organizer of Record Store Day UK
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Hosts

Steve Lamacq
Host of The Price of Music with experience in music journalism and commentary.
Stuart Dredge
Co-host of The Price of Music, with expertise in music technology and journalism.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 189 ratings
  • Friendly & Factual

    These gents really demystify the music biz with plain speak and concrete facts that help you get your head around all the changes, trends and emerging tech in global music.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DJ Tomas/Umoja Sound
    United States2 months ago
  • Great music business pod but …

    The perfect pod if I could understand Stuart, I tend to lose the second half of his sentences, maybe it’s a levels/compression thing, hopefully can be improved as what (I think) is being said is great!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Andy J F (Piano)
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Good for opinion, bad for detail

    It’s a fun listen but it’s surface level. The obvious comparison is price of football…. There Kieron Maguire can go incredibly deep on a subject as where this pod lacks that person. It’s great to get an opinion on the industry but it would be a better show if it had an expert and or researcher

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    AndrewSouth1066
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    I love listening to this. What fun if Kevin and Kieran did this one and Marc and Stuart did The Price of Football 😂

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SmartyMart06
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Great for Music Industry Professionals

    This is the perfect podcast for those who are trying to be more educated about the business of the music industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cprincejr
    United States6 months ago

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Overall, feedback reflects a strong connection to the hosts, who are seen as credible and passionate about music and its business.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and informative nature of the discussions, often highlighting the balance between industry insights and entertainment.

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Elon Musk versus the music industry; AI slop vs human artists - who gets paid?; How can YOU make and sell vinyl records?; and all hail the London Metal Ladies
Q: What advice can you give to bands with a small following about producing vinyl records?
Crowdsource the production costs, optimize for quality, and consider selling directly to fans to break even more easily.
The Price of Music Christmas Quiz 2025!
Q: What Christmas chart fact links Under the Moon of Love by Shawaddy Waddy, Build Me a Buttercup by Foundations and Happy by Pharrell Williams?
They were all number two in the chart on Christmas Day.
The Price of Music Christmas Quiz 2025!
Q: What was the first Christmas number one of the new millennium?
Bob the Builder, can we fix it?
The Price of Music Christmas Quiz 2025!
Q: Which was the first UK Christmas number one with the word Christmas in the title?
Christmas Alphabet by Dickie Valentine, 1955.
Morrissey, Mazzy Star, and, erm, Bonnie Tyler: selling The Smiths’ songs, and the truth on music streaming royalties – do artists REALLY get such a bad deal?
Q: Is it not the case that some artists are earning a far better living from their music because of streaming?
Yes, some artists are doing much better thanks to streaming, as they get paid whenever their music is listened to rather than solely from album sales.

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Focused on unraveling the complexities of the music business, this podcast offers insightful discussions on a wide range of current topics affecting the industry. Recent episodes explore everything from the financial implications of streaming services and ticketing practices to the impact of technology, particularly AI, on music production and consumption. The hosts engage in thought-provoking dialogue on the challenges and innovations within the music scene, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the modern music landscape. Unique for its dedicated exploration of business-related issues rather than just artist stories, it is particularly appealing for industry professionals and music enthusiasts who want to na... more

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