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Where is MY hit single?

Where is MY hit single?

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?
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Where is MY hit single? - How old is too old? The Music Industry and The Fountain of Youth
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01/24/22 • 28 min

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 records.....My question is...what about the rest of us?

Has the music industry given up on anyone over the age of 30?

Join music producer Luke Jones, as he discusses an insightful interview with pop legend Adele, the pre-teen market and asks himself, what about the oldies?

If you want to check out any of the things Luke talks about in this podcast series, click this link

https://linktr.ee/whereisMYhitsinglepodcast

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Hi, I'm your podcast host Luke Jones. I'm a music and podcast producer and I'm also available for hire.

If you want bespoke music production, jingles, idents or podcast production you can visit the South Girl Production Music Website for details.

You can also Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on the Where is MY hit single podcast.

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Where is MY hit single? - #BrokenRecord and the REAL problem with streaming!
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06/29/22 • 30 min

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 him a valuable industry commentator, he was quickly dissappointed to learn, that the article was yet another piece about the poor financial returns artists receive from streaming platforms.

So what is ACTUALLY going on with this issue?

Are artists and musicians being completely ripped-off, or is the issue a bit more complicated than it first appears?

Luke investigates!

If you want to check out any of the things Luke talks about in this podcast series, click this link

https://linktr.ee/whereisMYhitsinglepodcast

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Hi, I'm your podcast host Luke Jones. I'm a music and podcast producer and I'm also available for hire.

If you want bespoke music production, jingles, idents or podcast production you can visit the South Girl Production Music Website for details.

You can also Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on the Where is MY hit single podcast.

Enjoy the show!

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Where is MY hit single? - Diamonds, jet skis and the illusion of wealth in music
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11/01/21 • 20 min

Music videos are great! You get to see your favourite artists racing around in gold Lamborghinis, writhing around on the floor in fur coats and throwing fist fulls of dollars in the faces of bikini-clad models.

Bemused by the endless displays of ostentatious wealth depicted in the majority of music videos, music producer Luke Jones takes a wry look at the ongoing issue of music and money.

When a record label signs an artist, exactly how much money does that artist get, and what do they have to do in return for the advance money?

Can an act get rich of just one hit single? Producer Luke is on a mission to find out more!

Here are some links to things that Luke recommends, including the awesome cover of "Word Up" by the rock band GUN.

https://linktr.ee/whereisMYhitsinglepodcast

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Hi, I'm your podcast host Luke Jones. I'm a music and podcast producer and I'm also available for hire.

If you want bespoke music production, jingles, idents or podcast production you can visit the South Girl Production Music Website for details.

You can also Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on the Where is MY hit single podcast.

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Where is MY hit single? - Christmas hits, the gift that keeps on giving!
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12/01/21 • 20 min

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?

Once again, music producer Luke Jones puts on his investigative journalist hat and delves into the music industry, thirsty for answers. Featuring traumatic flash backs to DJing at office Christmas parties, nonsensical conversions with a Shady Music industry insider and a semi-scientific dissection of festive songs, this episode tries to get to the bottom of the "Christmas Hit single" phenomenon.

If you want to check out any of the things Luke talks about in this podcast series, click this link

https://linktr.ee/whereisMYhitsinglepodcast

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Hi, I'm your podcast host Luke Jones. I'm a music and podcast producer and I'm also available for hire.

If you want bespoke music production, jingles, idents or podcast production you can visit the South Girl Production Music Website for details.

You can also Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on the Where is MY hit single podcast.

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What sounds should you use in your song, if you want it to be a hit single? How do the sounds used on a record affect the way it's marketed?

Join music producer Luke Jones, as he discusses the importance of instrumentation in songwriting. He takes a look at classic 1980's drum machine the Roland 808 and the ever popular Korg M1 organ sound. Whilst using these sounds to try and write a hit, he finds himself contemplating the things that motivate songwriters, the issue of quality control and the importance of a good A&R team.

Hi, I'm your podcast host Luke Jones. I'm a music and podcast producer and I'm also available for hire.

If you want bespoke music production, jingles, idents or podcast production you can visit the South Girl Production Music Website for details.

You can also Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on the Where is MY hit single podcast.

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Where is MY hit single? - When did songwriting teams take over the world?
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05/15/21 • 14 min

How many people does it take to write a hit single? Just one...right? Well maybe. Or perhaps there is more going on behind the scenes in the music industry than we realise? On this episode, learn more about how the technology we use to record music changed the way songs are written and how more people are involved in the song writing process than ever before.

Join music producer Luke Jones, as he takes a look at the current trend of 'songwriting teams', tries his hand at writing a hit single with other songwriters and discusses the impact that Spotify playlisting has had on the music industry.

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Hi, I'm your podcast host Luke Jones. I'm a music and podcast producer and I'm also available for hire.

If you want bespoke music production, jingles, idents or podcast production you can visit the South Girl Production Music Website for details.

You can also Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on the Where is MY hit single podcast.

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Where is MY hit single? - Cover Song Vs Soundalikes. Help Me Tiesto, You're my only hope!
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08/06/21 • 16 min

In the music business, there's a well known hack that you can use, if you want to increase your chances of having a hit single.

Instead of reinventing the wheel, just borrow someone else's and release a version of an already popular song.

When you record yourself singing a version of a song that has already been a hit, it's called a cover version.

Surely this is a quick and easy way to success, right?

Well....yes and no. Join music producer, Luke Jones as he tries to wrap his head around the various laws and complications that surround trying to release of a cover version of a song.

Stream Luke's cover version of the song "The Business" by Tiesto right now, click the link below and let him know what you think!

https://linktr.ee/whereisMYhitsinglepodcast

If you would like to hear the incredible music of vocalist, Hannah Ferber's Indie Electro Pop group Idylmind, click here.

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/idylmind/i-dont-wanna-say

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Hi, I'm your podcast host Luke Jones. I'm a music and podcast producer and I'm also available for hire.

If you want bespoke music production, jingles, idents or podcast production you can visit the South Girl Production Music Website for details.

You can also Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on the Where is MY hit single podcast.

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Why are most songs 3 minutes long and not 10 minutes? Is there a common structure used in all pop music? What's the 'Golden Structure' in songwriting and why is it important?

In this episode, music producer Luke Jones takes a deep dive into the 'Golden Structure', the most commonly used song structure in popular music. He also discusses the reasons why songwriters use this structure and how it affects your chances of scoring an evergreen hit. There's also musings around the significance of the three main types of radio stations and how they interact with music.

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Where is MY hit single? - What is an Alligator drum and how did we end up here?
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06/28/21 • 18 min

What is an Alligator drum? What is drum re-triggering? How do I know if the drums I am listening to are even real? Does it really matter? Do my favourite bands use drum samples?

In this episode, music producer Luke Jones quickly recaps the history of drums as he asks himself, when did we stop using real drum kits and why?

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Hi, I'm your podcast host Luke Jones. I'm a music and podcast producer and I'm also available for hire.

If you want bespoke music production, jingles, idents or podcast production you can visit the South Girl Production Music Website for details.

You can also Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on the Where is MY hit single podcast.

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Where is MY hit single? - Is my music authentic and what does that even really mean?
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06/11/21 • 20 min

What makes a piece of music 'authentic'? What does that even mean? Why is authenticity in music important to the listener? How does this issue affect the actions and decisions of record labels?

In this episode, music producer Luke Jones delves into a bit of amateur psychoanalysis, in an attempt to understand why certain songs appeal to certain people. What is it about a song or the recording of a song that makes us feel comfortable saying out loud "I like this!". He also looks at a classic 1967 Jazz funk recording, and asks himself why on earth would Ryan Adams re-record an entire Taylor Swift album?

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Hi, I'm your podcast host Luke Jones. I'm a music and podcast producer and I'm also available for hire.

If you want bespoke music production, jingles, idents or podcast production you can visit the South Girl Production Music Website for details.

You can also Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on the Where is MY hit single podcast.

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How many episodes does Where is MY hit single? have?

Where is MY hit single? currently has 23 episodes available.

What topics does Where is MY hit single? cover?

The podcast is about Music, Music History, Podcasts and Songwriting.

What is the most popular episode on Where is MY hit single??

The episode title 'How old is too old? The Music Industry and The Fountain of Youth' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Where is MY hit single??

The average episode length on Where is MY hit single? is 22 minutes.

How often are episodes of Where is MY hit single? released?

Episodes of Where is MY hit single? are typically released every 26 days, 6 hours.

When was the first episode of Where is MY hit single??

The first episode of Where is MY hit single? was released on May 13, 2021.

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