Durrani is an accomplished entertainment executive, entrepreneur, and artist manager with more than 25 years of success in the entertainment industry. Leveraging extensive and diverse industry experience, Faisel has been able to help artists and companies grow by developing and executing world-class strategies. Throughout his executive career, Faisel has held…
In this clip from the new episode of Spotlight On, Round Room Live's Stephen Shaw and Jonathan Linden discuss the difficulties of locating venues, highlighting their experience with the Rolling Stones's 'Exhibitionism,' including navigation and crowd control. Get more insight into the live event and touring businesses on the Spotlight…
From The Rolling Stones to Sesame Street, Stephen Shaw and Jonathan Linden pull back the curtain on how they bring the stories of legends to exhibitions and beloved characters to the stage. ------------------ Today, the Spotlight shines On Stephen Shaw and Jonathan Linden of Round Room Live. Round Room Live…
Experimental artists Taylor Deupree & Joseph Branciforte discuss their dislike of music streaming services, considering them a necessary evil for their labels. They emphasize the economic disadvantages for artists and advocate for buying directly from platforms like Bandcamp. Don't miss the entire conversation on the latest episode of the Spotlight…
In this excerpt from the latest Spotlight On, experimental music artists and label owners Joseph Branciforte and Taylor Deupree discuss how visual design and minimalist aesthetics influence their labels, greyfade and 12k, and their music. Don't miss out on the rest of this enlightening conversation on the Spotlight On podcast:…
Gabriel Kennedy, author of the book "Chapel Perilous: The Life and Thought Crimes of Robert Anton Wilson", joined Spotlight On host Lawrence Peryer for a special live discussion about all things RAW on Saturday, November 23, 2024. "Chapel Perilous" is Gabriel's first book and the first biography of Robert Anton…
In this clip from the new episode of Spotlight On, Joseph Branciforte (greyfade) and Taylor Deupree (12k) discuss the role of small labels as curators, the challenge of maintaining consistency, and occasionally releasing unexpected records to keep things interesting. Don't miss the full conversation on the Spotlight On podcast: https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/taylor-deupree-joseph-branciforte-reimagining-electronic-music/…
The two renowned experimental musicians, mastering engineers, and label owners discuss how a classic electronic album guided and inspired an acoustic masterpiece. ------------------ The Spotlight shines On experimental music producers and label owners Taylor Deupree and Joseph Branciforte. Back in 2002, Taylor Deupree released an electronic album called Stil. That…
Jonathan is a highly regarded music-publishing executive, and the chief creative curator of all the songs you hear on Rocket Songs – he’s got the “ears”. Jonathan began his career at ATV Music, becoming the Manager of Creative Services for the Nashville office, before moving on to become Director of…
ForTunes is an Austrian based company that collects performance-insights of songs, social media posts and profiles. This includes data from Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and SubmitHub blogs. They have features such as: an intelligent newsfeed, playlist notifications on Spotify and Apple Music, a playlist recommendation engine,…
On the latest Spotlight On, Danish Hammond enthusiast Anders Koppel discusses his musical upbringing, early influences, and how he transitioned to playing the Hammond B3 organ. Inspired by jazz legends and symphonic jazz, he talks about how he embraces the bass role in music. Check out more of this terrific…
In this clip from the new episode of Spotlight On, Hammond B3 master Anders Koppel recalls Duke Ellington's view on music, Ellington's performance in Tivoli Gardens, and details his own band's experience at the 1969 Newport Jazz Festival, highlighting memorable performances. Listen to more of this fantastic conversation with Anders…
Founded and based in Sydney, Harvest Media sprang from a team of serial tech entrepreneurs Angus Hayes, Roland Hélène, and Hamish Diver. Hayes created Mule Music, Australia’s first B2C download service to sign distribution agreements with major labels in Australia. Hélène and Diver were the technologists who delivered the framework.…
Scott Register is head of A&R at ThinkIndie, a distribution company that was founded by the Coalition of Independent Music Stores in 1999. They are also a proud partner of Record Store Day (and have been from the very beginning). Their mission is the same one today as it was…
Jordy describes himself as a Marketing Generalist with 13+ Years of Integrated Marketing Experience (Brand, Product, Digital, Content, Influencer, Experiential, Paid, Comms) driving high-impact global programs for Sony Corporation, Intel Corporation, Pernod Ricard, the E.U. Government & more. Both in-house + agency. He's got Deep experience in Emerging Technology (VR,…
Theresa Vibberts, Executive Vice President at CAMI talks about booking classical music and her roots working with rock photographer Danny Clinch.
Lawrence Peryer is an American producer, writer, filmmaker, and business person best known for his work with Keith Richards, for whom he has produced numerous projects, including an ongoing series of reissues from Richards’ solo catalog. In 2021, Peryer produced and oversaw Bowie 75, two temporary, experiential retail locations dedicated…
After a lifetime of playing music and a Ph.D. in Sound Studies, Mike Butera founded Artiphon to reinvent the musical instrument as a smart, connected device. Mike is intent on building a future where everyday creativity is augmented by technology. He thinks everyone can play music with the right tool,…
Vito Iaia joins us to discuss the genesis of the Immersive Van Gogh exhibition that his company Impact Museums co-produced. He shares the story of his immersive studio and how content gets licensed and exhibited.
Frankie Tan and Kelvin Lee join Spot Lyte On to talk about their company OraStream's end-to-end audio delivery platform that powers companies such as NAXOS, the Neil Young Archives, Primephonic and others. Curious about hi-resolution audio? We have the experts here with Frankie and Kelvin. The OraStream Service is an…
Cynthia Parsons is Director of Concierge Services at Lyte, the reservations technology platform reimagining ticketing for artists, venues and fans. For decades, Cynthia has dedicated her career in the music industry through building meaningful relationships with artists, fans, and industry professionals. At Lyte, she has the opportunity to continue her…
Prior to running her own business, Fiona has overseen many careers, including her time at EMI Records, where she ran marketing campaigns for Digable Planets, Gang Starr, Shara Nelson, The Solsonics, Eternal, and others. She co-owned Sub Verse Music and 3-2-1 Records, where she signed and marketed Blackalicious, MF Doom,…
Lyric Financial helps artists make their dreams and goals real, via royalty advances and smaller-scale financing through its automated vATM product, currently offered to Tunecore artists. It works with all the leading music companies, performance societies (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, Sound Exchange), publishers, labels, and distributors. The company looks at 14…
Jeremy Sirota is the CEO of Merlin, the largest and most important organization on behalf of independent labels, distributors, and other rightsholders. In his current role, Jeremy sits at the juncture of music and technology. Under his direction, Merlin has expanded its international reach, strategically increased its membership, and added…