Randy Nichols and Rob Abelow (Music Industry Disruptors)

State Of Flux

For our final podcast of the year, we were fortunate enough to be joined by two of the most forward thinking minds in the music industry - Randy Nichols and Rob Abelow. We reviewed the most important innovations in the industry in 2023 and discussed what we're all excited for in the biz for next year.

Topics covered include AI, Blockchain, Ticketing, Livestreaming, Social Media, and Streaming.

About Randy Nichols

Randy Nichols is a thought leader and lifelong learner in music and tech. He manages Underoath, The Almost, The Starting Line and more. He's been a strategic consultant for innovative music tech startups including BandsInTown, Moment House, Propeller, AtVenu, and Immensity. He's also on the board for the National Independent Talent Organization and a member of the Eleven75 Collective.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randynicholsny/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/forcemm

About Rob Abelow

Rob Abelow is the founder of Where Music’s Going, where he empowers artists and builders with strategic insights and the latest tech innovations to build sustainable audiences. His journey spans over 15 years in the trenches with artists at Roll Call Records & Management, operationalizing creative visions.

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Newsletter: https://www.wheremusicsgoing.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AbelowRob
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robabelow/

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Episode Hosted by Rich Nardo.

Intro contains music from "Plan A" by Dmytro Somov.