Distribution Revolution, Lizzo, X Factor

Nov 18, 2019, 04:46 PM

CMU’s Andy Malt and Chris Cooke review key events in music and the music business from recent weeks, including the AIM’s new report into the changing world of music distribution, Lizzo’s legal battle over ‘Truth Hurts’, and Simon Cowell’s ‘war’ with Little Mix. Setlist is sponsored by 7digital.

00:05:23 - Distibution Revolution
00:23:41 - Lizzo
00:39:12 - X Factor

STORIES DISCUSSED THIS WEEK
• AIM launches new report on the revolution in music distribution
• Lizzo goes legal as debate continues over who the “truth” should hurt
• Simon Cowell declares war on Little Mix (apparently)
• Sinitta says she invented pop group TV show format, not Simon Cowell or Little Mix

ALSO MENTIONED
• Get the Distribution Revolution report here
• Artists “unlikely” to receive any money from PledgeMusic liquidation, says official receiver
• Owner of Kurt Cobain’s MTV Unplugged cardigan says he’s selling it because it’s too powerful
• Kurt Cobain’s cardigan sells for over $330,000
• Buy the Dissecting The Digital Dollar book