In this solo episode, we dive into the most valuable music catalogs in the world, and what makes them stand out. From Queen and Michael Jackson’s deals and more, we explore why the top catalogs fetch massive multiples and how they operate at unique financial and cultural assets.
03:19 Iconic Catalogs
07:07 Music Biopics
08:32 How Genres Imoact Catalog Value
13:07 Future of Music Rights
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Revisiting The Sphere (Rewind)
In this episode, we’re revisiting our deep dive on James Dolan’s Sphere in Las Vegas. The Backstreet Boys residency at the Sphere. As we predicted on our 2025 Live Music Draft, the boy band’s apperance at the Vgas spectacle would exceed expectations. So I talk about that before I jump into the episode.
Then I’m joined by MIDiA Research’s Tati Cirisano for our deep dive on the mult-billion dollar vision and future of The Sphere.
04:05 Sphere’s Backstory
10:33 Business Model
19:21 Financial Hurdles
28:40 Expansion Plans
33:11 Future Prospects
Early bird ticket sales to the Trapital Summit end on Thursday July 24! Get your tickets today before prices go up! Join us on Wednesday September 10 in LA.
This episode is presented by State Farm, the home for your small business needs. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.
Listen in for our Chartmetric Stat of the Week.
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Algorithms vs. Curators: YouTube’s Role in Breaking Through The Noise
It’s harder than ever to breaking through the noise, but navigating YouTube may be a prerequisite to even have a chance.
In this episode, I’m joined by YouTube’s Director of Black Music & Culture, Tuma Basa. He returns to reflect on the platform’s evolution and the ongoing relationship between curators and the algorithms they rely on to reach the masses.
03:23 The YouTube Advantages
12:42 Global Music Trends
16:29 Community Engagement on Platforms
18:42 Music videos: Hype Williams and Dave Meyers
Our partners at Chartmetric just released a new report you should check out, 2025 Make Music Equal Report.
Our Trapital Summit is Wednesday, September 10 in LA! Get your early bird tickets here before July 24.
This episode is presented by State Farm, the home for your small business needs. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.
Listen in for our Chartmetric Stat of the Week.
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Trapital Summit: Sep 10 in LA. A few announcements...
This is the room for the leaders shaping what's next in music, entertainment, and technology. It's Wednesday, September 10 at NeueHouse Hollywood in Los Angeles, CA.
Register now. Early bird pricing ends July 24, two weeks from today.
You'll hear from:
Elliot Grainge, CEO, Atlantic Music Group
Steve Pamon, CEO, Verzuz | Board Member, IMAX
Erin Teague, CPO, Character.ai
Kakul Srivastava, CEO, Splice
Andrew Sanchez, Co-Founder and CEO, Udio
...More to be announced soon
Special thanks to our partners who helped make the summit possible:
Platinum: The Raine Group
Gold: Splice, Warner Music Group
Bronze: SoundCloud, Too Lost
Early bird pricing ends July 24. Come join us!
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Record Labels Want Market Share, But At What Cost?
This episode’s a bit different, no guests. I’m going solo to break down a big topic. For record labels, the market share they have relative to peers drives major decisions both macro and micro. They spend a lot to maintain that position. Is it all worth it?
01:33 Market Share’s Financial Impact
05:49 Challenges & Critiques
07:21 Cross-Industry Parallels
12:54 Indies vs. Majors
Trapital Summit is on Wednesday September 10 in LA. Join us!
This episode is presented by State Farm, the home for your small business needs. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.
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