Where is MY hit single?
By Luke Jones - Music and podcast producer
Have you ever wondered why some songs are huge hits and others aren't? How exactly does the music industry work and how hard is it to write a hit single these days? Join music producer Luke Jones as he tries to get his head around the complex world of the music industry and takes a deep dive into the challenges modern songwriters face.
After 20 years working as a freelance music producer and 10 years as Head of Music for a publishing company, Luke discusses record labels, publishing companies, music rights as well as several of the key principles of songwriting, as he tries to answer the question, What makes a song, a hit?
After 20 years working as a freelance music producer and 10 years as Head of Music for a publishing company, Luke discusses record labels, publishing companies, music rights as well as several of the key principles of songwriting, as he tries to answer the question, What makes a song, a hit?
Latest episode
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SEND NO FLOWERS - The coolest rock band, you've never heard of!
In 1996, Luke bought a grunge album called "Juice". It was one of the greatest rock albums of all time. He had found out about the album, after it was given a great review in KERRANG magazine. That was the last time Luke ever heard anything... -
Music Publishing Vs The General Public. Show me the money!
Having spent the last few episodes discussing the bleak realities of music streaming rates, the benefits of music synchronization and the value of sound recording rights, Music producer Luke Jones finishes up his thoughts on the alternatives to... -
Tv Syncs in the year 2000 and why Kate Bush is still Awesome!
Having made the comment that he doesn't think that music streaming platforms represent a particularly lucrative opportunity for composers and songwriters, music producer Luke Jones, begins to lay out his opinions on alternative ways to monetise... -
#BrokenRecord and the REAL problem with streaming!
Almost 18 months into making this documentary podcast series, music producer Luke Jones was approached by a journalist, who wanted a comment from a music industry professional for an article. Secretly overjoyed that FINALLY people were considering hi… -
How a Young Indie Band was signed by Alan McGee.
One thing you rarely hear in the music business, is an honest account of how a band ACTUALLY got signed. Loads of acts are happy to talk about themselves and their music, but often their biography cuts from "we met in high school and started... -
Critics, Huh! What are they good for?
When it comes to your music, everyone has an opinion! Your dentist, your taxi driver and even the writers of your local music magazine! Join music producer Luke Jones, and hear his thoughts on critics in all their shapes and forms. Featuring... -
Computers, Radio Playlisting & the old guard - What Happened to Guitar Bands? Part 2
One again, Luke is discussing the issue of new guitar bands not getting into the UK chart as frequently as they used to. In an attempt to make sense of the phenomenon, he recounts a memory from his time spent working with an Indie record label and... -
Andrés Segovia, King Of Strings - What Happened to Guitar Bands? - Part 1
Guitar bands used to be everywhere, you couldn't swing a cat without hitting one! They were on the music video stations, mainstream radio stations but most importantly, they were in the UK Top 40! ....then, they weren't. Join music producer Luke... -
How old is too old? The Music Industry and The Fountain of Youth
Have you ever noticed, music videos nearly always feature people under the age of 30? It's almost as if record labels are obsessed with youth! Well, young people ARE funky and cool...so it makes sense that labels want to get them to buy their... -
Christmas hits, the gift that keeps on giving!
If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's that Christmas songs are brilliant! And they can also be extremely lucrative. Pen a half decent crimbo song and it will keep you in egg nog and gingerbread for the rest of your days! ....or will it?...
