The Price of Music

Dap Dip Ltd

The Price of Music: your essential weekly music biz explainer – with Steve Lamacq and Stuart Dredge. Read more

Episodes

Spotify Wrapped is here (and why is it a big deal?); Why aren't there any matinee gigs?; Olivia Dean takes on Ticketmaster; and Jorja Smith takes on AI clones

12/03/2025 00:37:34Exploding toilet cancels gig - but will the band and fans get their money back?; Is Spotify putting up prices again?; and yet more Baby Shark news

11/26/2025 00:29:34 Why don't venues advertise set times for gigs?; Ticket resale prices capped in the UK; Megadeth brew beer; *How many* people are already listening to "All I Want For Christmas Is You"?; & much more...

11/19/2025 00:35:16Why have The 1975 deleted a song? Can YOU tell the difference between AI music & real music (Answer: no.); An answer to why Fleetwood Mac are *still* popular; And music made £8bn for the UK in 2024…

11/12/2025 00:34:03Major label Universal to make AI-music service with Udio; How did Billie Eilish annoy Billionaires?; Spotify under fire over controversial ICE ads; Why are there no rap tracks in the US Top 40?

11/05/2025 00:31:16 Show all episodes

Our take on The Price of Music podcast

Steve Lamacq and Stuart Dredge dive into the financial heartbeat of the music scene in The Price of Music. Their weekly podcast is a must-listen for anyone intrigued by the economics shaping our tunes. They tackle tough topics like the decline of local music venues, the startling number of ignored tracks on Spotify or gender issues in the industry. A thought-provoking listen that peels back the curtain on the music industry's current state. The Price of Music is a music commentary podcast by Dap Dip Ltd.