Billboard On The Record

How to Go From Hitmaker to Epic Records CEO w/ Ezekiel Lewis

From crafting hit songs to leading one of the music industry’s most storied labels, Epic Records’ newly appointed CEO/chairman is bringing a songwriter’s perspective to t

How Ghazi Grew EMPIRE Into a Global Music Company — Live from Latin Music Week

Global music has expanded far beyond its borders, with genres like Latin and Afrobeats reaching audiences around the world at a rate like never before. Live from Billboar

How the Independent Artists’ Career Has Changed w/ Molly Neuman

There are more independent artists than ever today — but does that actually mean being independent has gotten easier? Molly Neuman, president of CD Baby, sits down with B

How the U.S. Government Shapes the Music Industry w/ Mitch Glazier

As the music industry faces a new era of AI, the fight over artists’ rights is playing out in Washington D.C. On this week’s episode of Billboard On The Record, host Kris

This Month in the Music Industry — Recapping September 2026

From Warner Music executive shakeups to Dolly Parton’s inheritance, streaming fraud and big AI news from Suno Music and Eleven Labs, September 2026 shaped up to be a busy

How Sampling Changed the Music Industry w/ Questlove

Sampling has shaped some of the most influential music of the last 50 years — and Questlove has been there for much of its evolution. The musician and music historian joi

How to Become the Music Industry's Most Sought After Collaborator w/ Aaron Dessner

From Taylor Swift to Noah Kahan and Gracie Abrams, Aaron Dessner is one of the industry’s most sought-after collaborators. The musician, producer and record label owner h

How Nostalgia Took Over the Music Industry w/ Rob Jonas

Nostalgia is shaping what listeners stream. On this week’s episode of Billboard On The Record, Luminate CEO Rob Jonas sits down with Billboard’s Kristin Robinson to unpac

How a Music Director Shapes the Biggest Live TV Moments w/ Ray Chew

Behind television’s biggest live moments is a music director meticulously planning every detail from start to finish, and for many of today’s biggest live broadcasts, tha

How Suno Built Its Latest AI Models w/ Mikey Shulman

Breaking news in the AI music world: Suno CEO and co-founder Mikey Shulman sits down with Billboard’s Kristin Robinson for the launch of Suno’s new V6 models, which he sa

How to Survive Virality w/ Rebecca Black

Is there a bad way for songs to go viral? Fifteen years after the release of “Friday,” singer-songwriter Rebecca Black sits down with Billboard’s Kristin Robinson to expl

How the Music Business Is Looking Halfway Through 2026 w/ Dan Rys, Elizabeth Dilts Marshall & Bill Donahue

We’re halfway through 2026, and the music industry has already had its fair share of headline-making moments. From Spotify's AI remix plans and Drake's surprise three-alb

How Today’s Top Singers Are Trained w/ Eric Vetro

From coaching superstars like Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes and ROSÉ to training actors like Timothée Chalamet, Angelina Jolie and Austin Butler, Eric Vetro has become one

How the Role of the Record Producer Has Evolved w/ Finneas

Finneas is known for producing some of the biggest records of the past decade — and his career also reflects how dramatically the record producer's role has evolved. He s

How a Swiftie Turned Superfandom Into Big Business w/ Olivia Levin

Taylor Swift is among the most powerful artists of her generation — and her fans, the Swifties, are among the most powerful fandoms. On this week's episode of Billboard O

How to Build a Setlist for the FIFA World Cup w/ Grayson Repp

Ever wondered how the soundtrack to the world’s biggest sporting events gets made? On this week’s episode of Billboard On The Record, sports DJ and music curator Grayson

How to Build a Dance Music Empire w/ John Summit

Is dance music coming back to the mainstream? On this week’s episode of Billboard On The Record, John Summit — DJ, producer and founder of Experts Only — discusses what m

How to Create the Perfect Film & TV Soundtrack w/ Jen Malone

Is music supervision the most misunderstood job in film and television? Jen Malone, music supervisor and founder of Black and White Music, sits down on Billboard On The R

How So Much Music Ended Up Online w/ Milana Lewis

With over 100,000 songs hitting streaming platforms every day, according to Luminate, is the music industry struggling to keep up? Milana Lewis, co-founder and CEO of Ste

How Country Music Took Over Pop Culture w/ Seth England

Country music has taken over the charts, and Nashville is no longer just a country town. Seth England, CEO of Big Loud, sits down with Billboard On The Record host Kristi