#145 - Remembering Steve Albini, Dissecting Spotify’s Restructuring, and Overviewing the Escalating Drake-Kendrick War
May 17, 2024•26 min•Ep. 145
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Episode description
Tune in to this episode of WorkTape as we pay homage to Steve Albini, a less celebrated, but pivotal figure in alternative music production known for his work with Nirvana and other iconic bands. Alongside, we scrutinize Spotify’s latest pricing strategy, as well as overview the escalating war between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. Don’t miss this intriguing edition!
Episode Highlights:
- What made Steve Albini’s style become such a mainstay for alternative production?
- Was Steve Albini ultimately more “in it” for the music rather than the money?
- How will Spotify's recent pricing strategy affect independent artists compared to major labels?
- Has the ongoing rivalry between Drake and Kendrick significantly increased the size of hip-hop's overall spotlight?
- Has the Drake-Kendrick feud become a "once-in-a-generation" spectacle?
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