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Your Morning Coffee PodcastYMC Special Episode - A Conversation with Rob AbelowOn this special episode of the YMC podcast, your host Jay Gilbert sits down with Rob Abelow from Where Music's Going about the article in his newsletter, "Music's Biggest Problems". Subscribe to the newsletter! YourMorning.Coffee
2025-01-0228 min
DROPPEDRob Abelow teaches us to foster human fan connections in an algorithmic worldIn this episode we sit down with Rob Abelow, a seasoned music industry professional and the founder of 'Where Music's Going'. Rob’s had a fascinating career, from working at major labels to managing artists, and now mentoring them through his platform. We dive into the changing landscape of the music industry, exploring how technology like AI, web3, and NFTs is reshaping how artists connect directly with their fans. Rob shares valuable insights into navigating this digital age while staying authentic and maintaining control over one’s artistic voice. We discuss the resurgence of vinyl and the potential of musi...
2024-10-281h 04
Music TectonicsThe Future of Direct to Fan and Artist-Fan Interaction with Rob AbelowWhat happens when artists stop chasing vanity metrics and start focusing on cultivating genuine, deep relationships with their fans? Listen this week as Tristra and music industry thinker Rob Abelow chat about this shift in the music landscape - where redefining success is a metric of fan intensity rather than just streaming numbers. Rob shares his insights into creating meaningful connections, and highlights why true fans are vital for an artist's long-term success. The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done...
2024-07-1041 min
The Edward ShowTricks to Create a Loyal AF Community With DJ Fred AgainE369: The playbook that DJ, Fred Again, uses to create a community that: - Sells out his shows in days with no marketing. - Makes millions. - Is a lot of fun. Read the thread from Rob Abelow: https://x.com/abelowrob/status/1808184852908499215 00:00 The Buzzword 'Community' 00:33 Building a Loyal Community 00:56 Direct Fan Relationships 01:32 Community First 01:49 Reward Fandom 02:28 Get Fans Involved 02:52 Create FOMO 03:52 Be Authentic 05:17 Be a Connector 05:43 Summary 06:18 Final Thoughts #marketing #communitybuilding #guerillamarketing #digitalmarketing The Edward Show. Your...
2024-07-0806 min
Your Morning Coffee PodcastEpisode 204Episode 204 On this week's episode of the YMC podcast, your happenin' hosts Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart breakdown these important music industry stories: "We've Got To Rethink Music Festivals" (An Op-Ed From By Will Page for Music Business Worldwide); "The New Model For Building Crazy Fandom - 8 Lessons From Fred Again" (Rob Abelow From His 'Where Music's Going Blog'); "Record Labels Have Tried To Get A Radio Performance Right For Decades. Is Anything Different This Time?" (Billboard Magazine). Plus audio drops from the artist Beccs on mental health, Meng Kuok, CEO & Founder of Cald...
2024-07-0844 min
BACKSTAGETHE MUSIC INDUSTRY IS BROKEN & Here's How to Fix it ft. Rob AbelowLittle different episode this week. We covered just how broken the music industry is, from the lack of direction from record labels & radio stations, to the layoffs happening around the industry, We sat down with Industry Insider Rob Abelow to talk about everything from AI, Tik Tok, Touring, all the way down to the direction the industry is moving and what's coming next. We also got into our viral AI rap battle between WSD & Dante, SXSW Drama, Lollapalooza and more. MUST LISTEN. LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!!!!
2024-03-211h 42
State Of FluxRandy Nichols and Rob Abelow (Music Industry Disruptors)For our final podcast of the year, we were fortunate enough to be joined by two of the most forward thinking minds in the music industry - Randy Nichols and Rob Abelow. We reviewed the most important innovations in the industry in 2023 and discussed what we're all excited for in the biz for next year.
Topics covered include AI, Blockchain, Ticketing, Livestreaming, Social Media, and Streaming.
About Randy Nichols
Randy Nichols is a thought leader and lifelong learner in music and tech. He manages Underoath, The Almost, The Starting Line and mor...
2023-12-1557 minState Of FluxRandy Nichols and Rob Abelow (Music Industry Disruptors)For our final podcast of the year, we were fortunate enough to be joined by two of the most forward thinking minds in the music industry - Randy Nichols and Rob Abelow. We reviewed the most important innovations in the industry in 2023 and discussed what we're all excited for in the biz for next year.
Topics covered include AI, Blockchain, Ticketing, Livestreaming, Social Media, and Streaming.
About Randy Nichols
Randy Nichols is a thought leader and lifelong learner in music and tech. He manages Underoath, The Almost, The Starting Line and mor...
2023-12-1557 min
ExplizikSuccès du vinyle, indicateur de la "fanitude"Abonnez-vous à la Newsletter :
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Cette semaine dans Explizik,
On donne dans le néologisme. On parle de Fanitude.
Et oui, en anglais on parle de fandom pour désigner le fait d’être fan, en français, on a pas. C’est certainement du au fait que le mot fan est lui même une abréviation de l’anglais fanatic.
Dans ce cas là, pas grand chose à faire d’autre que d’y aller de son néologisme et ce sera donc fanitude.
Cette difficulté lexicale écartée, nous pouvons donc nous concentrer sur le sujet du jour : le s...
2023-12-0805 min
Helping Our Music Industry Evolve - The HOMIE PodcastHow You Can Leverage Future Music Industry Trends & Technology in 2024 | HOMIE Ep. 3 w/ Rob AbelowWelcome to the third episode of Helping Our Music Industry Evolve, where we dive into the dynamic and evolving landscape of the music industry in the year to come. This episode, featuring the insightful Rob Abelow, founder of Where Music's Going, is packed full of strategic insights and forward-thinking ideas for music creators and industry professionals.
With his diverse background as an artist manager, indie label owner, and music tech founder, Rob brings a ton of experience in developing deep connections between artists and fans. His journey has led to billions of streams and Top 40 album releases...
2023-12-041h 02
Break the BusinessBTB Ep 403: Taylor Lorenz of the Washington Post joins us to talk about her new book, “Extremely Online”TOPICS: Rob Abelow’s predictions about the future of music; ElisaRockDoc career update; we interview Washington Post columnist Taylor Lorenz about her new book "Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet.” Taylor’s book is available whenever books are sold and you can find out more by visiting www.extremelyonlinebook.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit...
2023-11-261h 00
Explizik10 prédictions pour l'avenirAbonnez-vous à la Newsletter :
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Cette semaine dans Explizik,
Vous connaissez Rob Abelow ? C’est un patron de label, très connecté et respecté qui est là depuis des années.
Il est très suivi pour ses avis, pour sa vision de l’industrie.
Alors quand j’ai vu qu’il avait sorti ses 10 prédictions pour le futur de l’industrie, j’ai foncé.
2023-11-1703 min
The Milk Road ShowExploring Where Music Is Going With AI, Web3 and The Metaverse | Rob Abelow @ Where Music's Going | #210In this episode Rob Abelow talks about the future of music and how new technologies like web3, AI and the Metaverse are changing the industry.
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2023-07-051h 01The Milk Road ShowWEB3 BITE: The Unsustainable Reality Of The Music Industry | Rob Abelow @ Where Music's GoingIn this episode, Rob dives into the current state of the music industry, from the impact of streaming and global access to the challenges of commodification and detachment from artists.
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2023-07-0303 min
Modern Musician PodcastThe Evolution of Fan Engagement and Envisioning the Future of Music with Rob AbelowRob Abelow is the founder of Where Music's Going which helps artists and builders grow more-connected audiences through new technology. He spent 15 years in the trenches with artists, as the founder of a record label and artist management firm, representing artists who have performed on iconic stages and festivals around the globe. Rob speaks often on growing sustainable audiences and navigating music 2.0 -> 3.0, and his goals for the future of music include increasing the value of music and putting control in the hands of artists.In this episode, we sit down with Rob to talk about his...
2023-06-1249 min
Big Brother and the Hodling CompanyRob Abelow | Where Music's GoingRob Abelow is an artist manager, the founder of Roll Call Records, former co-founder of the web3 music discovery platform, Dopr, and now author of the excellent newsletter, Where Music’s Going.After managing some bands in college, Rob Abelow, as a 23-year-old, approached one of the singers of the band Dispatch, which had just become the first independent band to headline Madison Square Garden, and convinced him, backstage at MSG, that he should become his manager. From there, Abelow would go on to start Roll Call Management and then Roll Call Records, and then, when he fe...
2023-04-2654 minBreak the BusinessBTB Ep 372: We talk about the fake Drake song; we talk to J. B. Miller of Empire EntertainmentTOPICS: Rob Abelow of Where Music’s Going stops by to talk to us about the AI-generated fake Drake/The Weeknd song and what it means for the future of the music industry; tip of the week; more beat licensing scary nightmare stories; we interview J. B. Miller of Empire Entertainment about how his event company grew amidst the pandemic. You can find out more about our guests’ work by visitingwww.wheremusicsgoing.com and www.empireentertainment.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Busi...
2023-04-231h 00
One Big IdeaRob Abelow - Where Music is GoingWelcome back to another season of the One Big Idea podcast. Each week I sit down with artists, founders, collectors, and thought leaders shaping the space today. This season we are focused on the central question - what will catalyze Web3 music adoption?Today I’m joined by Rob Abelow, founder of Where Music's Going: a newsletter tackling insights & tactics for music's future. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit austinhurwitz.substack.com
2023-04-0758 min
That's NiftyDoprOn the 70th episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with Rob Abelow and David Rosen, two of the founders of Dopr, a Music NFT Discovery and Valuation hub. Their backgrounds in cognitive neuroscience, being musicians, and managing record labels makes for an amazing product and a very interesting conversation.DOPRTwitter: @dopr_aiWebsite
2022-04-251h 19