Episodes 17
Avg. Duration 20m
Activity Declining
Since Nov 2025
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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About This Podcast

IN FOCUS is a short-form podcast and fireside chat series presented by Downtown, spotlighting industry leaders, music technology trends, and data-driven strategies for artists, labels, and music professionals. Listen for actionable insights, behind-the-scenes perspectives, and deep dives into the ideas transforming the future of music. Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@DowntownMusic Subscribe to the Downtown Newsletter for updates on new episodes and exclusive insights.

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[Ep. 16] IN FOCUS: Partnerships - In Conversation with ESEA

Mar 23, 2026 22m

[Ep. 15] IN FOCUS: Fandom – Switching Genres

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Episode fifteen sees Karma Bertelsen, Marketing Strategy Director (EMEA) at FUGA, in conversation with Scottish artist and songwriter Nina Nesbitt, exploring what it means to evolve creatively,…

[Ep. 14] IN FOCUS: Fandom – Finding Communities That Matter

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Episode fourteen sees Cabrea Casey, A&R and Sync Marketing Director at Downtown Music Publishing, in conversation with songwriter, recording artist, and producer Madge, exploring how fandom,…

[Ep. 13] IN FOCUS: Sustainable Careers – The Long Game

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Episode thirteen sees Ben Patashnik, Senior Strategy Manager at Downtown, in conversation with Dexter Hubbard, Consultant at Badhead Music and Label Manager at SADCØRE Records, exploring what it…

[Ep. 12] IN FOCUS: Life of a Label – Talent Discovery & Development

Feb 23, 2026 21m

Episode twelve sees Tim Cronin, Director of Business Development (UK & Ireland) at FUGA, in conversation with Kwabz, Co-Founder and Director of Mixtape Madness, exploring how labels discover,…

[Ep. 11] IN FOCUS: Marketing – From Spend to Story

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Episode eleven sees Tim Huang, Director of Audience Strategy at Downtown Music, in conversation with Brian Popowitz, General Manager of Black Box, exploring how music marketing is evolving from pure…

[Ep. 10] IN FOCUS: Physical – The German Landscape

Feb 09, 2026 20m

Episode ten sees Desiree Vach, General Manager at Downtown in Berlin, in conversation with Björn Meyer, Co-Owner and Managing Director of Odyssey Music Network, exploring the unique role physical…

[Ep. 09] IN FOCUS: Storytelling – Legacy Catalog & Sync

Feb 02, 2026 20m

Episode nine sees Jason Taylor, Vice President of Business Development at Downtown Music Publishing, in conversation with Damon Booth, General Manager of Notable Music Company, exploring how…

[Ep. 08] IN FOCUS: Sustainable Careers - Having a business mindset

Jan 27, 2026 20m

Episode eight sees Downtown’s Director of A&R, Jeanette Porcello, in conversation with Nashville-based artist and songwriter Erin Kinsey, exploring how understanding your audience and approaching…

[Ep. 07] IN FOCUS: Genre Evolution - The Hip-Hop Landscape

Jan 19, 2026 20m

Episode seven sees FUGA’s Director of Business Development (UK & Ireland), Tim Cronin, in conversation with Mixtape Madness co-founder and director, Kwabz, exploring how hip-hop continues to…

[Ep. 06] IN FOCUS: Genre Evolution - The Changing Classical Landscape

Dec 15, 2025 17m

Episode six sees FUGA’s Senior Marketing Strategy Manager for Classical & Jazz, Amy Nelson, in conversation with Naxos Music Group’s Sales & Label Marketing Manager, Sascha Braunreuther,…

[Ep. 05] IN FOCUS – Partnerships: In Conversation with War Child

Dec 08, 2025 19m

Episode five sees Downtown’s Director of Media & Partnerships, Emma Cordell, in conversation with War Child UK’s Music Projects & Events Manager, Feedy Frizzy exploring how artists, labels,…

[Ep. 04] IN FOCUS - Storytelling: Catalog Marketing

Dec 01, 2025 20m

Episode four sees FUGA’s Senior Marketing Director, Matthew D’Amico, in conversation with Mountain Apple Company’s Digital Marketing Manager, Mike Pooley, as they explore the iconic catalog of the…

[Ep. 03] IN FOCUS - Life of a Label: Starting a Label

Nov 24, 2025 23m

Episode three looks at the life of a label and welcomes artist and songwriter, Nina Nesbitt in conversation with FUGA’s Marketing Strategy Director, EMEA, Karma Bertelsen as they explore how to start…

[Ep. 02] IN FOCUS - Fandom: Finding Community through Authenticity

Nov 17, 2025 18m

Episode two looks at the theme of Fandom and welcomes Mark Walker, Managing Director at Free Focus in conversation with FUGA’s Marketing Strategy Manager, Rock, Ben Patashnik as they explore how to…

[Ep. 01] IN FOCUS - Sync: Writing for games

Nov 10, 2025 18m Transcript

Episode one sees Cabrea Casey, Downtown Music Publishing’s Director, Sync and A&R in conversation with artist, songwriter, and producer, Madge, to explore the process of writing for games.

[Ep. 00] IN FOCUS - Intro

Nov 07, 2025 0m Trailer

Introducing Downtown Music's IN FOCUS Podcast, launching Monday November 10th 2025Welcome to IN FOCUS, a new online series presented by Downtown, exploring the ideas shaping the future of music and…

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IN FOCUS has published 17 episodes since November 2025, covering topics in Music, Music Commentary.

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IN FOCUS is currently declining with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 20m.

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