Top Music Business Lawyer Gets BRUTALLY HONEST About The Biz!

Описание: With years of experience and insider knowledge, Chip Sutherland exposes the often hidden truths that aspiring artists and industry professionals need to understand.

Chip Sutherland, the co-author of “All You Need To Know About The Music Business,” the top music lawyer in Canada, and manager to the iconic Feist, dives deep into the gritty realities of the music industry on this edition of ‘The Manager’s Playbook’ Podcast.

Chip exposes the complexities of contracts, the significance of networking, and the ever-evolving landscape of music distribution (including TIkTok). Sutherland’s insights provide a comprehensive guide for navigating the challenges and opportunities within the music business, making it an essential resource for anyone looking to succeed in this competitive field. His unfiltered approach offers valuable lessons for both newcomers and seasoned veterans.


0:00 The music industry is kind of dumb
0:45 Ruiz Intro
2:48 The 2024 Juno Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award
6:59 Canadian royalties should be non-cross-collateralized
11:20 The principle is what’s in the best interest for the artist
15:29 How do you balance management and being a lawyer?
24:25 Every artist needs a good accountant
27:21 Touring costs A LOT of money!
30:46 Sunset agreements and terms
37:23 Should an artist hire a manager or lawyer first?
45:33 Chip’s thoughts on “cut to grow”
55:40 Radio Starmaker Fund for Canadians
1:01:53 Questions an artist or artist manager should ask
1:05:00 Why Chip quit management
1:07:48 The Canadian edition of All You Need to Know About The Music Business with Donald Passman
1:12:42 3 Book recommendations

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Host: Mauricio Ruiz
Producer: Mauricio Ruiz
Production Manager: Erica Kongvongxay
Cinematographer: Chelsea Innes
Lighting: Chelsea Innes
Editor: Jenny Thach
Color: Jenny Thach
Audio: Mariana Hutten Czapski
Production Company: 8 Til Faint

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