10 episodes
Behind the Record Matt Collings
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- Music
This is a podcast where I talk about various aspects of popular music and the music industry in the United States. I consider studio technology, recording labels, streaming services, piracy, and more.
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The Hip-Hop Takeover - Behind the Record 09
Hip-hop is constantly growing. The last few decades have seen a crazy surge in popularity for hip-hop and R&B. What does this mean for society, and what does it mean for the music itself?
Music credit goes to HookSounds.
Hip-Hop Becomes Dominant U.S. Genre:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2017/07/17/hip-hoprb-has-now-become-the-dominant-genre-in-the-u-s-for-the-first-time/#43e859bd5383 -
Analog vs. Digital - Behind the Record 08
In this episode I talk about analog music vs. digital music. Covers how each functions, their differences, advantages, and disadvantages.
Music credit goes to HookSounds.
Analog vs. Digital Overview:
https://www.klipsch.com/blog/digital-vs-analog-audio
Analog/Digital Advantages & Disadvantages:
http://www.planetoftunes.com/digital-audio/pros-and-cons-of-analogue-and-digital-audio.html#.WvIKMKSUthE -
Independent Artists - Behind the Record 07
What is an independent artist? Why are artists increasingly choosing to go independent from labels? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this? What are some examples of artists who have been successful independently?
Music credit goes to HookSounds.
Billboard Top Independent Artists 2017:
https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2017/independent-artists -
Music Streaming Part 2 - Behind the Record 06
How have music streaming services changed the financial landscape of the industry? Are musicians being paid enough for their streams? This is part 2 of 2 in the Behind the Record music streaming series.
Credit for the intro/outro music goes to HookSounds.
Sources:
https://www.statista.com/statistics/186688/downloads-of-digital-music-singles-in-the-us-since-2004/
https://www.sutori.com/story/history-of-music-streaming
https://www.theverge.com/2015/12/7/9861372/spotify-year-in-review-artist-payment-royalties
https://medium.com/bandbasher/5-things-artists-need-to-know-about-their-44-increase-in-streaming-profits-51d680ab9fb5 -
Music Streaming Part 1 - Behind the Record 05
How popular is music streaming today? How does it fit into the industry? This is part 1 of 2 in the Behind the Record music streaming series.
Credit for the intro/outro music goes to HookSounds.
Apple Music vs. Spotify - streaming stats & features:
https://www.digitaltrends.com/music/apple-music-vs-spotify/
Comparison of major streaming services (stats):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_on-demand_music_streaming_services
History of music streaming & financial controversy:
https://www.sutori.com/story/history-of-music-streaming -
Home Studio Guide - Behind the Record 04
What are the essential pieces of gear that a beginner needs for a home studio?
Credit for the intro/outro music goes to HookSounds.
Blue Yeti Microphone:
https://www.bluedesigns.com/products/yeti/
MXL 770 Microphone:
http://www.mxlmics.com/microphones/studio/770/
DAW Guide:
https://ehomerecordingstudio.com/best-daw-software/
Audio Interface Guide:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/audio/buying-guide/audio-interfaces
Focusrite Scarlett Solo Audio Interface:
https://us.focusrite.com/usb-audio-interfaces/scarlett-solo
Mackie CR Studio Monitors:
http://mackie.com/products/cr-series