episodic no
Tom Cane, Musical Director, A Work In Progress - https://aworkinprogress.uk/
Kelly Money, Little Empire Management - https://littleempiremusic.com/
Pete Jordan, Promoter, LWE - https://www.lwe.events/

Drawing on perspectives across musical direction, artist management, promotion, and production, the panel will explore how artists evolve their performance identity, what it takes to design and scale a live show, and the common pitfalls that catch teams out along the way. ]]> full
Tom Cane, Musical Director, A Work In Progress - https://aworkinprogress.uk/
Kelly Money, Little Empire Management - https://littleempiremusic.com/
Pete Jordan, Promoter, LWE - https://www.lwe.events/

Drawing on perspectives across musical direction, artist management, promotion, and production, the panel will explore how artists evolve their performance identity, what it takes to design and scale a live show, and the common pitfalls that catch teams out along the way. ]]> http://audio.thisisdistorted.com/repository/audio/episodes/AFEM_April_2026-1776247910305366805-NDI0NzUtNjY0MjIyODE=.mp3 00:46:08 Fri, 01 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 no
While there has been meaningful progress in recent years, disparities in representation, opportunity and visibility across many areas of the sector continue to shape the experiences of artists and professionals alike. We will hear from three organisations doing the real work to evolve this conversation covering Touring, Recording, Producing and Education.


Our thanks to our guests:

Martha Bolton
Not Bad For A Girl
https://www.instagram.com/notbadforagirluk

Professor Samantha Parsley
Author of Minor Keys / University of Portsmouth
https://www.instagram.com/inthekeyofficial/?hl=en www.inthekey.org

Sydney Blu
Change the Beat
https://www.instagram.com/djsydneyblu/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/changethebeatofficial/?hl=en ]]> full
While there has been meaningful progress in recent years, disparities in representation, opportunity and visibility across many areas of the sector continue to shape the experiences of artists and professionals alike. We will hear from three organisations doing the real work to evolve this conversation covering Touring, Recording, Producing and Education.


Our thanks to our guests:

Martha Bolton
Not Bad For A Girl
https://www.instagram.com/notbadforagirluk

Professor Samantha Parsley
Author of Minor Keys / University of Portsmouth
https://www.instagram.com/inthekeyofficial/?hl=en www.inthekey.org

Sydney Blu
Change the Beat
https://www.instagram.com/djsydneyblu/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/changethebeatofficial/?hl=en ]]> http://audio.thisisdistorted.com/repository/audio/episodes/Industry_Insider_March_2026-1772794297696314395-NDIzMTItMTY1ODEzODEx.mp3 01:09:06 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 no
Outcomes and insights from this conversation will directly feed into AFEM’s ongoing legal and policy workstreams, helping shape industry best practices and future initiatives.

Online Webinar Moderator: Finlay Johnson AFEM Speakers: Bindu De Knock (Crosslink Legal, NL) Justin Jacobson (Justin Jacobson Law, US) Sean Brosnan (Material Music, UK) ]]> full
Outcomes and insights from this conversation will directly feed into AFEM’s ongoing legal and policy workstreams, helping shape industry best practices and future initiatives.

Online Webinar Moderator: Finlay Johnson AFEM Speakers: Bindu De Knock (Crosslink Legal, NL) Justin Jacobson (Justin Jacobson Law, US) Sean Brosnan (Material Music, UK) ]]> http://audio.thisisdistorted.com/repository/audio/episodes/Industry_Insider_Jan_2026_Podcast-1766153322969788908-NDIwMzUtNTgxMzk3OTM=.mp3 00:40:23 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 no
Contributors:

Connie Chow (FUGA)
Moody Jones (EMPIRE/Dirtybird)
Chris Goss (Hospital Records)
Benjamin Belaga (Yoyaku)
Aoife Lavery (Infectious PR)
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Contributors:

Connie Chow (FUGA)
Moody Jones (EMPIRE/Dirtybird)
Chris Goss (Hospital Records)
Benjamin Belaga (Yoyaku)
Aoife Lavery (Infectious PR)
]]> http://audio.thisisdistorted.com/repository/audio/episodes/AFEM_PODCAST_192k-1748288856000452406-NDEwNDEtODc3NTcxMTY=.mp3 01:00:57 Mon, 26 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000 no
Join this discussion with artist managers, promoters and artists from South Africa:  Unpacking growth opportunities in Africa’s electronic music scene: Discover how artists and labels can effectively utilize regional brands, distributors, DSPs, touring circuits, and global strategies to drive success. 

Contributors:

Jackie Queens (Artist)
Sarah Jane Nicholson (Africa Rising Music Conference / Paradise Worldwide)
Christian de Vos (Golden Hour)
Tumi Mothei (Jägermeister South Africa) ]]> full
Join this discussion with artist managers, promoters and artists from South Africa:  Unpacking growth opportunities in Africa’s electronic music scene: Discover how artists and labels can effectively utilize regional brands, distributors, DSPs, touring circuits, and global strategies to drive success. 

Contributors:

Jackie Queens (Artist)
Sarah Jane Nicholson (Africa Rising Music Conference / Paradise Worldwide)
Christian de Vos (Golden Hour)
Tumi Mothei (Jägermeister South Africa) ]]> http://audio.thisisdistorted.com/repository/audio/episodes/AFEM_Industry_Insider_April_2025-1745505325461685243-NDA4OTgtNjQ3NTkwMTI=.mp3 00:44:59 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:30:00 +0000 no
Hear from leaders at the intersection of health, wellness and the music industry on their insights on how a better and more balanced future is available to all; our sincere thanks to:

Alexandra Williamson - Blue Rhythm / AFEM Health Co-Chair

https://www.bluerhythm.co.uk/

@wearebluerhythm on instagram

LOUISAHHH - Artist & Consent Coach
fyeahconsent.com
@louisahhh on instagram

Belinda Matwali - Listen Up Therapy
https://www.listenuptherapy.com/
@belinda_matwali/ on instagram

Mariana Brandão - DM Wellness
https://www.dmwellness.co.uk/
@mari.l.brandao on instagram

To learn more about our Partnership with the University of Groningen click below:

https://www.rug.nl/society-business/science-shops/taal-cultuur-en-communicatie/projecten/3-publicaties-en-rapporten/burn-out-in-the-dance-industry

AFEM Burnout Survey:

https://www.canva.com/design/DAF_BXxuK_Q/bz7blcmmUYNy2acsSVTvrg/view?utm_content=DAF_BXxuK_Q&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer ]]> full
Hear from leaders at the intersection of health, wellness and the music industry on their insights on how a better and more balanced future is available to all; our sincere thanks to:

Alexandra Williamson - Blue Rhythm / AFEM Health Co-Chair

https://www.bluerhythm.co.uk/

@wearebluerhythm on instagram

LOUISAHHH - Artist & Consent Coach
fyeahconsent.com
@louisahhh on instagram

Belinda Matwali - Listen Up Therapy
https://www.listenuptherapy.com/
@belinda_matwali/ on instagram

Mariana Brandão - DM Wellness
https://www.dmwellness.co.uk/
@mari.l.brandao on instagram

To learn more about our Partnership with the University of Groningen click below:

https://www.rug.nl/society-business/science-shops/taal-cultuur-en-communicatie/projecten/3-publicaties-en-rapporten/burn-out-in-the-dance-industry

AFEM Burnout Survey:

https://www.canva.com/design/DAF_BXxuK_Q/bz7blcmmUYNy2acsSVTvrg/view?utm_content=DAF_BXxuK_Q&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer ]]> http://audio.thisisdistorted.com/repository/audio/episodes/AFEM_Industry_Insider_Jan_2025_Podcast-1737481842555141376-NDAzNjgtODM3MjIwMzA=.mp3 00:58:09 Fri, 24 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0000 no
Featuring:

Duncan King - Skiddle 
Freddie Sparrow - Vento Insurance
Jennifer Cochrane - Get A Head / Exit Festival / XP Futures
Ryan Saltzman - The Bullitt Agency 
Nikki McNeill -  Global Publicity  ]]> full
Featuring:

Duncan King - Skiddle 
Freddie Sparrow - Vento Insurance
Jennifer Cochrane - Get A Head / Exit Festival / XP Futures
Ryan Saltzman - The Bullitt Agency 
Nikki McNeill -  Global Publicity  ]]> http://audio.thisisdistorted.com/repository/audio/episodes/AFEM_Industry_Insider_Ep_9_Podcast-1730902035588653964-Mzk5NTUtMTM5OTI5NTk5.mp3 00:58:19 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000 no
Recorded at https://www.resonatescot.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/resonatescotland // https://www.facebook.com/ResonateScot/


You can hear more from Nick Halkes here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Z6HiOZX4WUmD4nETMG0oM?si=ebdc4d98860a4a01 and here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6TpE58HuSLRTJqhtCvUk7b?si=f43fb95328ec47a3

https://www.instagram.com/nickhalkes/
https://www.instagram.com/nick_reach_up/ ]]> full
Recorded at https://www.resonatescot.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/resonatescotland // https://www.facebook.com/ResonateScot/


You can hear more from Nick Halkes here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Z6HiOZX4WUmD4nETMG0oM?si=ebdc4d98860a4a01 and here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6TpE58HuSLRTJqhtCvUk7b?si=f43fb95328ec47a3

https://www.instagram.com/nickhalkes/
https://www.instagram.com/nick_reach_up/ ]]> http://audio.thisisdistorted.com/repository/audio/episodes/AFEM_Podcast_Ep8_-_Nick_Halkes-1717451451908493789-MzkwMTQtODI0MDI5NTA=.mp3 00:57:14 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000 no
Speakers: Eli Fola (Artist & Tech Afrique), Anton Partridge (Good Company), Hiroki Beck (Fabric Records), Clara Suess (Suess Media), Jack Bridges (Soundcloud)

Moderator: Graham Luckhurst (Believe) ]]> full
Speakers: Eli Fola (Artist & Tech Afrique), Anton Partridge (Good Company), Hiroki Beck (Fabric Records), Clara Suess (Suess Media), Jack Bridges (Soundcloud)

Moderator: Graham Luckhurst (Believe) ]]> http://audio.thisisdistorted.com/repository/audio/episodes/AFEM_Podcast_Feb_2024-1708946607509755666-Mzg0MzMtNzYyNDI2NTA=.mp3 00:52:57 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000 no
Beyond the hype cycle and the fear, how do we frame the current explosion in AI technologies as an opportunity for artists and creators? 

Contributors:

Sarasara 
Linktree 

Pal Chohan
VP Audio Systems & Music - PIXELYNX
https://pixelynx.io/
https://korus.co/

Carl Hayden Smith 
The Museum of Consciousness:
https://www.themoc.org
Wavepaths:
https://wavepaths.com

Gareth Deakin - Sonorous 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethdeakin/  

Jay Ahern - Consultant
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayahern/

Tom Middleton
Co-Founder White Mirror  
White Mirror
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommiddletonmusic/


AI Tools and Apps Referenced in the podcast:

Audioshake: https://www.audioshake.ai/ 

Neutone AI https://neutone.ai/

Human Artistry Campaign https://www.humanartistrycampaign.com/

Content Authenticity Initiative https://contentauthenticity.org/

Articles References In the podcast:

https://musically.com/2023/08/01/tunecore-study-27-of-indie-artists-have-used-ai-music-tools/

https://www.9news.com.au/technology/musiclm-google-artificial-intelligence-music-maker-wont-be-released-for-now/b98b610a-abc9-47d8-a640-7502019e0fa8

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/aug/09/google-and-universal-music-working-on-licensing-voices-for-ai-generated-songs

https://musically.com/2023/07/12/ai-music-startup-mubert-reaches-100m-tracks-milestone/#

Jaron Lanier – Who is Civilization for? (+ Q&A with Ulrich Kelber) Willy Brandt Lecture 2018
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Beyond the hype cycle and the fear, how do we frame the current explosion in AI technologies as an opportunity for artists and creators? 

Contributors:

Sarasara 
Linktree 

Pal Chohan
VP Audio Systems & Music - PIXELYNX
https://pixelynx.io/
https://korus.co/

Carl Hayden Smith 
The Museum of Consciousness:
https://www.themoc.org
Wavepaths:
https://wavepaths.com

Gareth Deakin - Sonorous 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethdeakin/  

Jay Ahern - Consultant
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayahern/

Tom Middleton
Co-Founder White Mirror  
White Mirror
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommiddletonmusic/


AI Tools and Apps Referenced in the podcast:

Audioshake: https://www.audioshake.ai/ 

Neutone AI https://neutone.ai/

Human Artistry Campaign https://www.humanartistrycampaign.com/

Content Authenticity Initiative https://contentauthenticity.org/

Articles References In the podcast:

https://musically.com/2023/08/01/tunecore-study-27-of-indie-artists-have-used-ai-music-tools/

https://www.9news.com.au/technology/musiclm-google-artificial-intelligence-music-maker-wont-be-released-for-now/b98b610a-abc9-47d8-a640-7502019e0fa8

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/aug/09/google-and-universal-music-working-on-licensing-voices-for-ai-generated-songs

https://musically.com/2023/07/12/ai-music-startup-mubert-reaches-100m-tracks-milestone/#

Jaron Lanier – Who is Civilization for? (+ Q&A with Ulrich Kelber) Willy Brandt Lecture 2018
]]> http://audio.thisisdistorted.com/repository/audio/episodes/AFEM_Industry_Insider_Episode_6_Podcast-1694000735990688178-MzczMDYtOTUyNzUyNTc=.mp3 01:06:10 Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 no
The massive challenges of the past 18 months have highlighted both the fragility of the electronic music live sector, and the deep interdependence of the chain of businesses and creatives involved.

On this podcast, we look into some of the innovations and new ideas developed during the COVID and lockdown periods, and how we can work together to make the ecosystem and electronic music scene more sustainable, more inspiring, and more future-proof.


Our panel of experts for this discussion are:

Andy Peyton - Maiden Voyage / Phonox / Boiler Room
Claire O’Neil - A Greener Festival
Daniel Fletcher - Primavera Festival
Jo Vidler - AMFE
Morgan Deane - Lasher Louis Productions

Host: Andi Durrant - https://www.thisisdistorted.com/

Links:
https://associationforelectronicmusic.org/
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The massive challenges of the past 18 months have highlighted both the fragility of the electronic music live sector, and the deep interdependence of the chain of businesses and creatives involved.

On this podcast, we look into some of the innovations and new ideas developed during the COVID and lockdown periods, and how we can work together to make the ecosystem and electronic music scene more sustainable, more inspiring, and more future-proof.


Our panel of experts for this discussion are:

Andy Peyton - Maiden Voyage / Phonox / Boiler Room
Claire O’Neil - A Greener Festival
Daniel Fletcher - Primavera Festival
Jo Vidler - AMFE
Morgan Deane - Lasher Louis Productions

Host: Andi Durrant - https://www.thisisdistorted.com/

Links:
https://associationforelectronicmusic.org/
]]> http://audio.thisisdistorted.com/repository/audio/episodes/Industry_Insider_Episode_5-1638889183388805374-MzM2NTAtNjU2ODQyNDU=.mp3 00:45:37 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000 no
Our panel of experts for this discussion are:

Heiko Hoffmann - Beatport
Paula van der Waerden - RCRDSHP
John Wander - XLR8R
Inder Phull - Pixelynx
Dina LaPolt - LaPolt Law
UMEK - Viberate

Host: Andi Durrant - This Is Distorted

Links:
https://associationforelectronicmusic.org/
https://www.weallareequal.org/
https://www.thisisdistorted.com/
]]> full
Our panel of experts for this discussion are:

Heiko Hoffmann - Beatport
Paula van der Waerden - RCRDSHP
John Wander - XLR8R
Inder Phull - Pixelynx
Dina LaPolt - LaPolt Law
UMEK - Viberate

Host: Andi Durrant - This Is Distorted

Links:
https://associationforelectronicmusic.org/
https://www.weallareequal.org/
https://www.thisisdistorted.com/
]]> http://audio.thisisdistorted.com/repository/audio/episodes/AFEM_Industry_Insider_Episode_4-1626170725750607392-MzI4ODMtNzUzMzIyMDY=.mp3 00:52:19 Mon, 19 Jul 2021 22:00:00 +0000 no
On this month’s episode of the AFEM Industry Insider we’ve put together an expert panel to talk about Article 17 of the EU Copyright Directive - a change of law which will affect a large sector of the electronic music industry from artists and labels to content creators and copyright owners.

We’ll also be hearing about Moving The Needle - a new educational support network for students and young professional women in the music industry.

Contributors and social handles:

@AFEMORG
@MTNnow_
@ChrisUnLimited
@sophie_goossens
@GregorPryor
@andidurrant
@silviavoicebox

https://www.mtnnow.com/
https://associationforelectronicmusic.org/
https://www.thisisdistorted.com/
]]> full
On this month’s episode of the AFEM Industry Insider we’ve put together an expert panel to talk about Article 17 of the EU Copyright Directive - a change of law which will affect a large sector of the electronic music industry from artists and labels to content creators and copyright owners.

We’ll also be hearing about Moving The Needle - a new educational support network for students and young professional women in the music industry.

Contributors and social handles:

@AFEMORG
@MTNnow_
@ChrisUnLimited
@sophie_goossens
@GregorPryor
@andidurrant
@silviavoicebox

https://www.mtnnow.com/
https://associationforelectronicmusic.org/
https://www.thisisdistorted.com/
]]> 1 2 http://audio.thisisdistorted.com/repository/audio/episodes/AFEM_Industry_Insider_Ep_3-1617134162136124625-MzIzMDQtNzA3NzU1NDI=.mp3 00:49:09 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000 no
In the 2nd episode of the Industry Insider we take a look at what’s happening in this area of the industry with our expert panel from Mixcloud, Boiler Room, DJ Monitor, Blokur, Fuga and APRA AMCOS.

We’ll also be hearing a little profile with Lindi Delight about the brilliant Masks for Music project.


Related Links from this months discussion:

AFEM Livestream Get Played Get Paid:
https://associationforelectronicmusic.org/livestream-get-played-get-paid-core-principles/

Boiler Room:
https://boilerroom.tv/

Mixcloud Live:
https://www.mixcloud.com/live/

DJ Monitor:
https://djmonitor.com/

Blokur:
https://blokur.com/

Fuga:
https://fuga.com/

APRA AMCOS:
https://apraamcos.com.au/

This Is Distorted:
https://www.thisisdistorted.com/

Contributors twitter handles:

Frank Rodi: @axiom303
Loredana Cacciotti: @DanaCacciotti
Nico Perez: @nicoperez
Silvia Montello: @silviavoicebox
Tom Wiltshire: @twiltshire
Yuri Dokter: @djmonitor
Andi Durrant: @andidurrant
AFEM: @AFEMORG ]]> full
In the 2nd episode of the Industry Insider we take a look at what’s happening in this area of the industry with our expert panel from Mixcloud, Boiler Room, DJ Monitor, Blokur, Fuga and APRA AMCOS.

We’ll also be hearing a little profile with Lindi Delight about the brilliant Masks for Music project.


Related Links from this months discussion:

AFEM Livestream Get Played Get Paid:
https://associationforelectronicmusic.org/livestream-get-played-get-paid-core-principles/

Boiler Room:
https://boilerroom.tv/

Mixcloud Live:
https://www.mixcloud.com/live/

DJ Monitor:
https://djmonitor.com/

Blokur:
https://blokur.com/

Fuga:
https://fuga.com/

APRA AMCOS:
https://apraamcos.com.au/

This Is Distorted:
https://www.thisisdistorted.com/

Contributors twitter handles:

Frank Rodi: @axiom303
Loredana Cacciotti: @DanaCacciotti
Nico Perez: @nicoperez
Silvia Montello: @silviavoicebox
Tom Wiltshire: @twiltshire
Yuri Dokter: @djmonitor
Andi Durrant: @andidurrant
AFEM: @AFEMORG ]]> 1 2 http://audio.thisisdistorted.com/repository/audio/episodes/Industry_Insider_Episode_2-1605266839022313657-MzE0ODYtODExNzc3NjQ=.mp3 00:56:23 Mon, 16 Nov 2020 07:00:00 +0000 no
In the first episode of the Industry Insider we’ll be discussing how the new world might look with contributors from Beatport, BBC Radio 1, Little Empire, Graphite, Mixcloud and Defected.


Related Links from this months discussion:

AFEM:
https://www.associationforelectronicmusic.org

Little Empire:
http://littleempiremusic.com

Defected:
https://defected.com

Mixcloud Live:
https://www.mixcloud.com/live/

BBC Introducing Dance
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000h0zx

Beatport:
https://www.beatport.com

Graphite Media:
http://www.graphitemedia.net

This Is Distorted:
https://www.thisisdistorted.com/


Contributors twitter handles:

Nico Perez: @nicoperez
Inder Phull: @inderphull22
Kelly Money: @kellymoney
James Kirkham: @spoonybear
Jonas Tempel: @JonasTempel
Jaguar Bingham: @JaguarWorldwide
AFEM: @AFEMORG ]]> full
In the first episode of the Industry Insider we’ll be discussing how the new world might look with contributors from Beatport, BBC Radio 1, Little Empire, Graphite, Mixcloud and Defected.


Related Links from this months discussion:

AFEM:
https://www.associationforelectronicmusic.org

Little Empire:
http://littleempiremusic.com

Defected:
https://defected.com

Mixcloud Live:
https://www.mixcloud.com/live/

BBC Introducing Dance
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000h0zx

Beatport:
https://www.beatport.com

Graphite Media:
http://www.graphitemedia.net

This Is Distorted:
https://www.thisisdistorted.com/


Contributors twitter handles:

Nico Perez: @nicoperez
Inder Phull: @inderphull22
Kelly Money: @kellymoney
James Kirkham: @spoonybear
Jonas Tempel: @JonasTempel
Jaguar Bingham: @JaguarWorldwide
AFEM: @AFEMORG ]]> 1 1 http://audio.thisisdistorted.com/repository/audio/episodes/Industry_Insider_Episode_1_Final-1593791180409109014-MzA2OTItNzk5OTk2NTI=.mp3 00:55:34 Sun, 05 Jul 2020 22:00:00 +0000 no
This is a trailer - Episode 1 will be landing at the beginning of July 2020 ]]> trailer
This is a trailer - Episode 1 will be landing at the beginning of July 2020 ]]> 1 0 http://audio.thisisdistorted.com/repository/audio/episodes/AFEM_Industry_Insider_-_Teaser_Promo-1593100282927918869-MzA2MzMtMjAxMDY5NA==.mp3 00:01:24 Thu, 25 Jun 2020 08:00:00 +0000 no