Episode Mentions
R&B Money · Apr 16, 2026
DJ Mormile
“Mentioned in context of artist signings and label deals”
Artist A&R and talent scoutingMusic producer development and producer dealsPublishing rights and music publishing deals
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And The Writer Is...with Ross Golan · Apr 7, 2026
Ep. 246: Dermot Kennedy | How an Irish Busker Became a Worldwide Phenomenon
“Major record label that approached Kennedy early in his career; executive looked after James Blake”
Streaming metrics and artist mental healthIndependent artist leverage in label negotiationsLive performance as career foundation
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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs · Jul 25, 2025
PLEDGE WEEK: “Fruit Tree” by Nick Drake
“Initial distributor for Drake's first album Five Leaves Left before Boyd switched to Island Records”
Nick Drake's biography and musical developmentBritish folk-baroque guitar style and techniqueMental illness and suicide in musicians
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Song 178: “Who Knows Where The Time Goes?” by Fairport Convention, Part One, Going Electric
“German company that distributed Track Records and initially released Fairport Convention's first album on handshake deal”
Folk music electric transitionRecord producer role and influenceBand lineup management and member changes
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