• Managing Hit Songwriters and Producers

  • Oct 16 2024
  • Length: 53 mins
  • Podcast

Managing Hit Songwriters and Producers

  • Summary

  • This week Ari sits down with Lucas Keller, the Founder & President of Milk & Honey, an entertainment management company that represents some of the world’s biggest songwriters, artists, and producers. Established in 2014, Milk & Honey is a hybrid agency that works in both the music and sports industries and has offices in Los Angeles, New York, Nashville, Dallas and London. On the music side, Milk & Honey represents world-class creators including the writers behind Dua Lipa’s “Levitating,” BTS’s “Butter,” Justin Beiber/Luis Fonsi’s “Despacito” and many other international hits. Lucas and Ari talk about the state of music publishing and go deep into the ethics of royalties and producer points. Lucas explains how publishing and record deals work these days and gives his inside scoop on major catalog sales. Lucas also shares Milk & Honey’s process for setting up hit songwriting sessions.


    If you’re a songwriter, artist, producer, or anyone in the industry who wants to learn more about the ins and outs of music publishing, this episode is for you.


    https://www.milkhoneyla.com/


    00:00 The Art of Songwriting: A Daily Grind

    04:51 Understanding Music Publishing Terminology

    10:04 The Financial Landscape for Songwriters

    15:11 The Impact of Collaboration on Songwriting

    19:50 Navigating the Complexities of Publishing and Royalties

    24:52 The Future of Songwriting: Challenges and Opportunities

    26:20 The Evolution of Songwriting and Collaboration

    34:04 Understanding Publishing Deals in Today's Market

    48:07 The Growing Importance of Catalog Sales

    51:56 Defining Success in the New Music Business


    Edited and mixed by Ari Davids

    Music by Brassroots District

    Produced by the team at Ari’s Take


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