IN FOCUS

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IN FOCUS is a short-form podcast and fireside chat series presented by Downtown, spotlighting industry leaders, music technology trends, and data-driven strategies for artists, labels, and music professionals. Listen for actionable insights, behind-the-scenes perspectives, and deep dives into the ideas transforming the future of music. Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@DowntownMusic Subscribe to the Downtown Newsletter for updates on new episodes and exclusive insights.

  1. MAR 23

    [Ep. 16] IN FOCUS: Partnerships - In Conversation with ESEA

    IN FOCUS

    23 min

  2. MAR 16

    [Ep. 15] IN FOCUS: Fandom – Switching Genres

    Episode fifteen sees Karma Bertelsen, Marketing Strategy Director (EMEA) at FUGA, in conversation with Scottish artist and songwriter Nina Nesbitt, exploring what it means to evolve creatively, switch genres, and bring fans along on new musical journeys.

    20 min

  3. MAR 9

    [Ep. 14] IN FOCUS: Fandom – Finding Communities That Matter

    Episode fourteen sees Cabrea Casey, A&R and Sync Marketing Director at Downtown Music Publishing, in conversation with songwriter, recording artist, and producer Madge, exploring how fandom, gaming, and music intersect to create deeply engaged, authentic communities.

    18 min

  4. MAR 2

    [Ep. 13] IN FOCUS: Sustainable Careers – The Long Game

    Episode thirteen sees Ben Patashnik, Senior Strategy Manager at Downtown, in conversation with Dexter Hubbard, Consultant at Badhead Music and Label Manager at SADCØRE Records, exploring what it truly means to build a sustainable career in music — and why time is one of an artist’s greatest assets.

    9 min

  5. FEB 23

    [Ep. 12] IN FOCUS: Life of a Label – Talent Discovery & Development

    Episode twelve sees Tim Cronin, Director of Business Development (UK & Ireland) at FUGA, in conversation with Kwabz, Co-Founder and Director of Mixtape Madness, exploring how labels discover, develop, and support artists in an increasingly saturated and fast-moving music landscape.

    22 min

  6. FEB 16

    [Ep. 11] IN FOCUS: Marketing – From Spend to Story

    Episode eleven sees Tim Huang, Director of Audience Strategy at Downtown Music, in conversation with Brian Popowitz, General Manager of Black Box, exploring how music marketing is evolving from pure media spend toward storytelling, intention, and long-term fan development.

    20 min

  7. FEB 9

    [Ep. 10] IN FOCUS: Physical – The German Landscape

    Episode ten sees Desiree Vach, General Manager at Downtown in Berlin, in conversation with Björn Meyer, Co-Owner and Managing Director of Odyssey Music Network, exploring the unique role physical music continues to play in Germany’s largely digital-first market.

    21 min

  8. FEB 2

    [Ep. 09] IN FOCUS: Storytelling – Legacy Catalog & Sync

    Episode nine sees Jason Taylor, Vice President of Business Development at Downtown Music Publishing, in conversation with Damon Booth, General Manager of Notable Music Company, exploring how storytelling plays a vital role in keeping legacy catalogs culturally relevant through sync, reinterpretation, and creative collaboration.

    21 min
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IN FOCUS is a short-form podcast and fireside chat series presented by Downtown, spotlighting industry leaders, music technology trends, and data-driven strategies for artists, labels, and music professionals. Listen for actionable insights, behind-the-scenes perspectives, and deep dives into the ideas transforming the future of music. Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@DowntownMusic Subscribe to the Downtown Newsletter for updates on new episodes and exclusive insights.

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  • Creator
    Downtown Music
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Downtown Music
  • Show Website
    IN FOCUS