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Home / Inner Circle Podcast / Ken Scott Part 2, TikTok Limits Label Music, And Guitar Center In Financial Trouble Again On My Latest Podcast On my latest podcast episode: Legendary producer/engineer Ken Scott talks about the acts he turned down that went on to become huge, the influence George Martin had on him, working with Bowie, watching Elton write “Rocket Man,” how today is like the pre-Beatles era, and […]

While TikTok is the red hot social platform today, it’s looking more and more that general use may be restricted or even banned before the platform runs through its popularity cycle. Following the U.S., other countries around the world are mandating that the app be deleted from all government devices because of heightened security concerns, and there are now several bills before Congress that ask for TikTok restrictions from the […]

Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list features Karol G’s fiery collaboration with Shakira, the return of RBD, and Bad Bunny’s duet with the Gorillaz. Also on the list: Paulina Rubio’s party anthem, a collaboration between Mike Bahía and his fiancée Greeicy, and Veronique Medrano’s hopeful “Running On Empty.” Plus, Ana Bárbara tribute to Vicente Fernández and Pedro Capó’s sultry song with Lali. Karol […]

Way back in the day there used to be only 2 ways you listened to music, either by radio or vinyl record. Slowly that expanded to cassette, CD, then television (like MTV when it first started). Today there are 9 ways that we consume music on a regular basis, according to the IFPI. Indeed, global music consumption is more diversified than ever. Here’s how it breaks down. 24% – Subscription […]

My guest this week is legendary engineer/producer Ken Scott, who has a list of accomplishments and credits that are almost too long to list. After getting his start at Abbey Road Studios as a teenager, Ken went on to become one of the five engineers for The Beatles, as well as for solo projects for John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.  Ken was the producer/engineer for four of the […]

Each generation is different and that’s abundantly obvious in a multitude of ways. The differences really jump out at you when it comes to audio listening habits though, as shown by MusicWatch. The company broke down these habits into 8 “audio clusters” that really crystalize the sweet spots for demographics that go beyond just age. Let’s take a look at them. Audiolescents This consists of ages 13 to 21 and […]

Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list features the new album from Tini, the return of Rodrigo y Gabriela, and rising Puerto Rican singer Yari M. Also on the list: Omar Apollo releases a heartbreak anthem, GALE finds her footing in dance music, and Sofia Delfino puts heart into “Extraño.” Plus, Becky G teams up with Fuerza Regida and Goyo’s impactful duet with Hendrix […]

Forbes compiled its annual list of the top 10 highest paid entertainers worldwide, and while the list covers the entire entertainment community, it’s interesting to see the musical artists that made it. All told, these 10 made over $1.3 billion dollars combined last year. That’s not much comfort if you’re a musician, songwriter or artist struggling to break through, but it is some incentive for what’s on the other side […]

On my latest podcast episode: Music and tech industry advisor Kelli Richards talks about getting Steve Jobs as her mentor as a teenager, laying the foundation for Apple in the music and film communities, helping Todd Rundgren build Patronet, working as a young A&R exec, moving into the roll of trusted advisor, the future of digital music, and much more. Why and how we now live in a 32 hour […]