BPI Innovation Podcast

A&R has always been one of the music industry's most mysterious disciplines. For decades it has relied on instinct, relationships, cultural awareness and a deep understanding of artists. But today's A&R teams have access to unprecedented amounts of data, from audience engagement and streaming behaviour to social media momentum and fan communities.

So what does great A&R actually look like in 2026? Has data fundamen...

The public conversation around AI and music has largely been framed as a battle: creators versus machines, copyright versus innovation, the music industry versus Silicon Valley. But behind the headlines, a more nuanced story is emerging. 

While the BPI has become one of the most influential voices advocating for strong copyright protections through campaigns such as Make It Fair, record labels and ...

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Host: 

• Amalie Briden - Innovation Manager, BPI

Guests: 

• Rahmon Agbaje - Co-Founder, Loud Parade
• Daniel Katty - Co-Founder, On Da Beat

Synopsis:

In this episode, Amalie chats with Rahmon Agbaje from Loud Parade, and Daniel Katty from On Da Beat. Both companies support artist development, and building brand partnerships – what does this look like in the modern music industry? What mutual benefit can there ...

Host: 

• Amalie Briden - Innovation Manager, BPI

Guests: 

• Chantal Epp FRSA - Founder, ClicknClear
• Olivier Parfait - Vice President, Global Business Development & Digital Strategy, Sony Music Entertainment

Synopsis:

In this episode, we delve into the journey of ClicknClear, a pioneering startup that set out to solve a critical issue in the UK recorded music industry. We explore how founder Chantal Epp's innov...

Host: 

• Amalie Briden - Innovation Manager, BPI

Guests: 

• Pat Carr – Founder, Remote Control and Co-owner, The Vertex Music Label
• Tanguy Giraud - COO & LABs Program Director, Marathon Music Group

Synopsis:

In this episode Amalie, Pat and Tanguy explore the main threats and opportunities that the recorded music industry currently faces when it comes to innovation. Covering topics such as: What it is tha...

For more information and how to apply to Grow Music please visit: https://www.bpi.co.uk/bpi-insight-innovation/grow-music-2024

The BPI Innovation Podcast shines a spotlight on all of the most interesting, innovative ideas happening across the music industry right now, the new technologies that are powering, or powered by, music, and the record labels and start-ups who are working together to drive the future of the industry forw...