How The Billboard Charts Actually Work w/ Keith Caulfield
What does it take to land a song on a Billboard chart? Billboard’s managing director of charts & data operations, Keith Caulfield, joins host Kristin Robinson to unpack the evolution of the Billboard charts. From the origins of the Hot 100 and Billboard 200 to the modern formula of blending radio, sales and streams, Caulfield breaks down how his team evolves alongside the industry. Caulfield digs into why catalog albums keep finding new life, how Billboard determines an artists’ genre and how artists like Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen and Drake achieve so many No. 1s. From artists releasing multiple vinyl variants to the comeback of CDs and cassettes, Caulfield explains how today’s musicians are using every format, and every fan connection, to make chart history.
Love what you hear? Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe so you never miss an episode of Billboard On The Record.
Keep up with us on IG @billboardontherecord and @wordsbykristin.
Billboard On The Record is a podcast in partnership with SickBird Productions.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
--------
1:07:19
--------
1:07:19
How Spotify Sees the Next Era of Music Streaming w/ Sam Duboff
Is Spotify becoming more than just a place to stream songs? This week, Spotify's global head of marketing and policy, music business, Sam Duboff, joins host Kristin Robinson to talk about how the platform is evolving to serve both artists and fans in new ways. From developing A.I. tools with the music industry’s consent to removing spam from the platform, Duboff shares how Spotify is working to deepen real listener connections and turn viral hits into lasting fandom. He and Robinson dive into Spotify’s shift from a streaming service to the home of the entire music world, plus, what new features are coming next to help artists grow, connect and get paid.
Love what you hear? Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe so you never miss an episode of Billboard On The Record.
Keep up with us on IG @billboardontherecord and @wordsbykristin.
Billboard On The Record is a podcast in partnership with SickBird Productions.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
--------
1:07:15
--------
1:07:15
How A Top Investor Sees the Music Industry Changing w/ Matt Pincus
Are we on the edge of a music industry revolution? Top investor and founder of SONGS and MUSIC, Matt Pincus, joins host Kristin Robinson this week to discuss how the landscape of music catalog investing has evolved. From the rise of internet-driven copyright value to the shifting roles of labels and publishers, Pincus shares his insights on where the industry is headed and why we may be on the precipice of major change. He and Robinson break down how Taylor Swift has reshaped the conversation around catalog sales, whether AI is the next big disruptor for music creation and what all this means for the industry's future. Plus, Pincus weighs in on one big question: is the music business truly recession proof?
Love what you hear? Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe so you never miss an episode of Billboard On The Record.
Keep up with us on IG @billboardontherecord and @wordsbykristin.
Billboard On The Record is a podcast in partnership with SickBird Productions.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
--------
1:05:12
--------
1:05:12
How the Music Industry’s Biggest Hits Are Written w/ Amy Allen
In this episode of Billboard On The Record, Grammy-winning songwriter Amy Allen joins host Kristin Robinson to talk about her path into songwriting, from her early hits with Selena Gomez and Halsey to collaborating with today’s biggest artists. She opens up about the decline of pitch records, her relationship with Sabrina Carpenter and how songwriters are adapting to a world driven by TikTok moments. Allen shares her thoughts on hard work, what truly makes a star and why she doesn’t listen to pop radio anymore.
Love what you hear? Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe so you never miss an episode of Billboard On The Record.
Keep up with us on IG @billboardontherecord and @wordsbykristin.
Billboard On The Record is a podcast in partnership with SickBird Productions.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
--------
57:09
--------
57:09
How Atlantic Records Cracked the Code on Artist Breakthroughs w/ Elliot Grainge
What really makes a song go viral? And how do labels make them a hit? In this episode, Billboard On The Record sits down with the CEO of Atlantic Records, Elliot Grainge, on the first anniversary of his appointment to the job to talk about the label and the forces that are shaping the modern music industry, from the rise of TikTok and the aftershocks of COVID to the way new audiences are discovering music in real time. Elliot shares how he is building a new team at Atlantic, the genres that inspire him, and why artificial intelligence could dramatically change how artists are found and supported.
Love what you hear? Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe so you never miss an episode of Billboard On The Record.
Keep up with us on IG @billboardontherecord and @wordsbykristin.
Billboard On The Record is a podcast in partnership with SickBird Productions.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Take a step inside the music business every week with unfiltered conversations with the executives, artists, and innovators shaping the industry, brought to you by Billboard's very own senior correspondent, Kristin Robinson. From billion-dollar catalog acquisitions to the next wave of music tech to the marketing moves driving headlines, "On the Record" cuts through the noise to uncover how boardroom decisions shape the music fans stream, buy, and experience live.
Clear, sharp, and accessible, this is the podcast that explains not just what’s happening in music — but why it matters. "On the Record" is a Billboard original podcast in partnership with SickBird Productions.
Ireland