Diamonds, jet skis and the illusion of wealth in music
Release Date: 11/01/2021
Has music become too easy to make?
Where is MY hit single?
In the early 2020’s, Big Tech companies unleashed AI on the world. One of the things you can get AI to do, is write and produce music. You just tell the software what type of music you want it to create, and it does it with the click of a button. Surely this will change the music industry completely! Well….yes…it probably will. But in the opinion of music producer Luke Jones, it’s not likely to be quite as big a change to the existing music industry, as some people think. Join Luke as he makes his case, as to why AI is just another tiny advancement in the development of music...
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Should you give the audience what it wants? - Music marketing & that age old Myth
Where is MY hit single?
When Luke receives some constructive criticism via an email from a fan, he finds himself pondering a dilemma that has plagued artists and entertainers since the dawn of time......Should you give the audience what it wants? In this journey, he contemplates the clever market positioning achieved by the lyrical content of songs by Kanye West, Nirvana and LMFAO, the live performances of Bob Dylan, Weezer and Chesney Hawks and a pivotal scene from the movie LA LA LAND. Doing all this causes him to finally blurt out one of the central myths of the music industry. Tune in to find out more!!!!...
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How many hits are left? - The ballad of Ed Sheeran
Where is MY hit single?
There are an infinite number of possible chord progressions, but most of them probably suck. The recorded music industry is now well over a hundred years old! What happens when all the best chord progressions, have already been used? How many hit singles are left? Join Luke, as he meditates on the issue of song plagurism claims, copyright infringement, recurring drum beats and the threat of AI. ***** Hi, I'm your podcast host Luke Jones. I'm a music and podcast producer and I'm also available for hire. If you want bespoke music production, jingles, idents or podcast production you...
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SEND NO FLOWERS - The coolest rock band, you've never heard of!
Where is MY hit single?
In 1996, Luke bought a grunge album called "Juice". It was one of the greatest rock albums of all time. He had found out about the album, after it was given a great review in KERRANG magazine. That was the last time Luke ever heard anything about the band. Almost 30 years later, Luke tracks down the band members to ask them....What happen to SEND NO FLOWERS? Join Luke as he once again, discusses the "behind closed doors" workings of record labels and the brutal reality that is...."The Music Industry". Here are some links to things that Luke recommends in this series,...
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Music Publishing Vs The General Public. Show me the money!
Where is MY hit single?
Having spent the last few episodes discussing the bleak realities of music streaming rates, the benefits of music synchronization and the value of sound recording rights, Music producer Luke Jones finishes up his thoughts on the alternatives to releasing music via record labels. Featuring the "Music used in this podcast OFFICIAL CHART COUNTDOWN", a brief apperance from a shady music industry insider who wants to spill the beans and a crash course in Library music and the benefits it offer composers. Join Luke as he continues his mission, to demystify the business side of the music...
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Tv Syncs in the year 2000 and why Kate Bush is still Awesome!
Where is MY hit single?
Having made the comment that he doesn't think that music streaming platforms represent a particularly lucrative opportunity for composers and songwriters, music producer Luke Jones, begins to lay out his opinions on alternative ways to monetise music. This involves him remembering a phone call from the year 2000 and explaining the awkward financial realities surrounding the cost of releasing music in the pre-streaming era. Why did 80’s pop act “Frankie Goes to Hollywood” make so little money compared to music industry legend Kate Bush? Join Luke as he continues his mission, to...
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#BrokenRecord and the REAL problem with streaming!
Where is MY hit single?
Almost 18 months into making this documentary podcast series, music producer Luke Jones was approached by a journalist, who wanted a comment from a music industry professional for an article. Secretly overjoyed that FINALLY people were considering him a valuable industry commentator, he was quickly dissappointed to learn, that the article was yet another piece about the poor financial returns artists receive from streaming platforms. So what is ACTUALLY going on with this issue? Are artists and musicians being completely ripped-off, or is the issue a bit more complicated than it first...
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How a Young Indie Band was signed by Alan McGee.
Where is MY hit single?
One thing you rarely hear in the music business, is an honest account of how a band ACTUALLY got signed. Loads of acts are happy to talk about themselves and their music, but often their biography cuts from "we met in high school and started jamming"....to "....and then Sony released our album". I don't know about you...but it's the bit inbetween that interests me! So when I met a young musician who had been signed by the music industry legend Alan McGee, I jumped at the chance to interview him! In this episode, I chat to musician Arwel Brown about his band Young Garbo and how they...
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Critics, Huh! What are they good for?
Where is MY hit single?
When it comes to your music, everyone has an opinion! Your dentist, your taxi driver and even the writers of your local music magazine! Join music producer Luke Jones, and hear his thoughts on critics in all their shapes and forms. Featuring references to Pitbull, Bono, Radiohead, Bjork, Gorky's Zygotic Mynci and that rubbish 80's band, The Jimothys. If you want to check out any of the things Luke talks about in this podcast series, click this link https://linktr.ee/whereisMYhitsinglepodcast ***** Hi, I'm your podcast host Luke Jones. I'm a music and podcast producer and I'm also...
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Computers, Radio Playlisting & the old guard - What Happened to Guitar Bands? Part 2
Where is MY hit single?
One again, Luke is discussing the issue of new guitar bands not getting into the UK chart as frequently as they used to. In an attempt to make sense of the phenomenon, he recounts a memory from his time spent working with an Indie record label and then repeats a converstion he once had at a posh music industry networking event. Join music producer Luke Jones, and hear his thoughts on the current music industry related barriers for new guitar bands. How do we get more guitar bands on the radio? If you want to check out any of the things Luke talks about in this podcast series, click this...
info_outlineMusic videos are great! You get to see your favourite artists racing around in gold Lamborghinis, writhing around on the floor in fur coats and throwing fist fulls of dollars in the faces of bikini-clad models.
Bemused by the endless displays of ostentatious wealth depicted in the majority of music videos, music producer Luke Jones takes a wry look at the ongoing issue of music and money.
When a record label signs an artist, exactly how much money does that artist get, and what do they have to do in return for the advance money?
Can an act get rich of just one hit single? Producer Luke is on a mission to find out more!
Here are some links to things that Luke recommends, including the awesome cover of "Word Up" by the rock band GUN.
https://linktr.ee/whereisMYhitsinglepodcast
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Hi, I'm your podcast host Luke Jones. I'm a music and podcast producer and I'm also available for hire.
If you want bespoke music production, jingles, idents or podcast production you can visit the South Girl Production Music Website for details.
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