Craig Marks and Rob Tannenbaum, co-authors of the book I Want My MTV: the Uncensored Story of the Music Video Revolution, discuss the role MTV played in augmenting the cultural impact of music videos from 1981-1992. Spe..
This program features a conversation with R&B/soul/doo-wop singer Jerome Anthony "Little Anthony" Gourdine discussing his decades of experience in the music business.
A discussion with Adam Curry who runs www.mevio.com. Topics include his background at MTV and experience with the Internet, podcasting, RSS, his web site, and web site advertising.
A discussion with Adam Kornfeld, VP of talent agency Artist Group International. He discusses what it takes to be a successful agent and build exposure for your band. Topics include his early experiences growing up, ad..
Al Branch discusses his company “Hip Hop Since 1978,” his introduction to the music industry, his work for Jay-Z, keys for a successful career, 360 deals, how Hip Hop Since 1978 started, Lil Wayne’s and Drake’s c..
Bill Werde of Billboard Magazine discusses his first job at College Media Journal, his subsequent transition to writing about music business and technology as a freelance journalist, and his ensuing role as associate edi..
This program begins with the trailer for the film I NEED THAT RECORD and is followed by a brief discussion with Brendan Toller about his film and the death of the independent record store in the United States. Discussio..
A discussion with author Dan Charnas about his book "The Big Payback," which chronicles hip hop’s increasing stature within the music business from 1968-2008 and its transformative effect on American culture. Charnas g..
This seminar covers Danny Goldberg’s vast professional background and experiences leading up to his book "Bumping into Geniuses." He discusses what he looks for in an artist; his relationship with Led Zeppelin; why he..
In conjunction with his book Fortune’s Fool, Fred Goodman discusses the executives, labels and landscape of the record business since the advent of Napster. He talks about how he first became a writer, Edgar Bronfman ..