In this episode of the Lone Wolves Podcast, hosts Drew Thurlow and Lauren Blitzer-Wright discuss under-reported stories in the music industry, focusing on the significant shift towards catalog acquisitions by major labels, the implications of direct deals for mechanical rights, and the importance of building community in a fragmented industry. They explore how these changes affect talent development, the role of independent artists, and the future of music business structures.

Topics

00:00 The Shift in the Music Industry

00:48 Major Labels, Minor Artists

07:32 MLC, U Feel Me?

11:45 The Student Becomes the Teacher

Credits

Hosted by Lauren Blitzer-Wright & Drew Thurlow

Music by Drew Thurlow

Produced & Directed by Nicole Marinake

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Keywords

music industry, acquisitions, mechanical rights, community, talent development, major labels, independent artists, AI in music, music business trends