<p><strong>One more round? The post-show &quot;lock-in&quot; is</strong> just for our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/thepriceofmusic/membership">⁠⁠Patreon Superfans⁠⁠</a> - try it for FREE!: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/thepriceofmusic/membership">⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/thepriceofmusic/membership</a></p><p>====</p><p><strong>Your weekly guide to the music biz and how it all works. </strong>In this week’s episode of The Price of Music, Steve and Stu pour a couple of foaming pints of:</p><ul><li><p>Stu’s Big Number is 10 million – but how does it relate to the premature jingling of Christmas bells?</p></li><li><p>The UK government has announced that tickets will soon only be able to be resold at face value – but will the law work in reality?</p></li><li><p>Why don&#39;t some venues share set times for concerts? (And if you knew when the artists were onstage would you arrive earlier or later?)</p></li><li><p>Paul McCartney&#39;s released a completely silent song - but why?</p></li><li><p>Why has a UK radio DJ spent 24 hours playing songs that peaked at number two in the charts? (‘Number two&#39; is a clue.)</p></li><li><p>Metal legends Megadeth have released their own beer</p></li><li><p>Spotify is <a href="https://musically.com/2025/11/13/thoughts-on-spotifys-new-subscriptions-test-pricing-superfans-and-families/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">shaking up its subscription tiers as a test in five countries</a>. What does it say about its future plans elsewhere in the world?</p></li><li><p>Veteran British band Squeeze are releasing a brand new album... of songs written when they were teenagers.</p></li><li><p>Why is streaming service Tidal adding an ‘upload’ feature for DIY artists?</p></li></ul><p><strong>And in the special post-show lock-in section just for our </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/thepriceofmusic/membership" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><u><strong>Patreon Superfans</strong></u></a><strong>, Steve and Stu prop themselves at the bar to chat about:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Steve weighs in on venues and artists announcing venue stage times - who is it good for, and how might doing this harm venues? </p><ul><li><p>(Read the piece this relates to here: <a href="https://markdavyd.substack.com/p/the-room-where-it-happens)" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://markdavyd.substack.com/p/the-room-where-it-happens)</a></p></li></ul></li><li><p>Stu’s Megadeth beer taste test (spoiler: it’s very hoppy)</p></li></ul><ul><li><ul><li>Steve recalls a time when he and Suggs were forced to drink Madness’ own beer</li></ul><ul><li>Mariah Carey is starting to dominate the charts again… so when is it appropriate to start playing Christmas music?</li></ul></li><li><p><br></p><p><strong>As ever, we welcome your feedback, emails and – in particular</strong> – any questions you might have about how the music biz works!</p><p>Email us: <a href="mailto:thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠<strong>thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com</strong>⁠⁠</a></p><p>See you next week!</p><p>Steve and Stuart</p><p>======</p><p>Support The Price of Music on Patreon:</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic⁠⁠" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic⁠⁠</a></p><p>Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq</p><p>Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge</p><p>Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod</p><p>For sponsorship opportunities, please email - <a href="mailto:⁠⁠joe@musically.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠joe@musically.com</a></p></li></ul>

The Price of Music

Music Ally

Why don't venues advertise set times for gigs?; Ticket resale prices capped in the UK; Megadeth brew beer; *How many* people are already listening to "All I Want For Christmas Is You"?; & much more...

NOV 19, 202535 MIN
The Price of Music

Why don't venues advertise set times for gigs?; Ticket resale prices capped in the UK; Megadeth brew beer; *How many* people are already listening to "All I Want For Christmas Is You"?; & much more...

NOV 19, 202535 MIN

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<p><strong>One more round? The post-show &quot;lock-in&quot; is</strong> just for our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/thepriceofmusic/membership">⁠⁠Patreon Superfans⁠⁠</a> - try it for FREE!: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/thepriceofmusic/membership">⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/thepriceofmusic/membership</a></p><p>====</p><p><strong>Your weekly guide to the music biz and how it all works. </strong>In this week’s episode of The Price of Music, Steve and Stu pour a couple of foaming pints of:</p><ul><li><p>Stu’s Big Number is 10 million – but how does it relate to the premature jingling of Christmas bells?</p></li><li><p>The UK government has announced that tickets will soon only be able to be resold at face value – but will the law work in reality?</p></li><li><p>Why don&#39;t some venues share set times for concerts? (And if you knew when the artists were onstage would you arrive earlier or later?)</p></li><li><p>Paul McCartney&#39;s released a completely silent song - but why?</p></li><li><p>Why has a UK radio DJ spent 24 hours playing songs that peaked at number two in the charts? (‘Number two&#39; is a clue.)</p></li><li><p>Metal legends Megadeth have released their own beer</p></li><li><p>Spotify is <a href="https://musically.com/2025/11/13/thoughts-on-spotifys-new-subscriptions-test-pricing-superfans-and-families/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">shaking up its subscription tiers as a test in five countries</a>. What does it say about its future plans elsewhere in the world?</p></li><li><p>Veteran British band Squeeze are releasing a brand new album... of songs written when they were teenagers.</p></li><li><p>Why is streaming service Tidal adding an ‘upload’ feature for DIY artists?</p></li></ul><p><strong>And in the special post-show lock-in section just for our </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/thepriceofmusic/membership" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><u><strong>Patreon Superfans</strong></u></a><strong>, Steve and Stu prop themselves at the bar to chat about:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Steve weighs in on venues and artists announcing venue stage times - who is it good for, and how might doing this harm venues? </p><ul><li><p>(Read the piece this relates to here: <a href="https://markdavyd.substack.com/p/the-room-where-it-happens)" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://markdavyd.substack.com/p/the-room-where-it-happens)</a></p></li></ul></li><li><p>Stu’s Megadeth beer taste test (spoiler: it’s very hoppy)</p></li></ul><ul><li><ul><li>Steve recalls a time when he and Suggs were forced to drink Madness’ own beer</li></ul><ul><li>Mariah Carey is starting to dominate the charts again… so when is it appropriate to start playing Christmas music?</li></ul></li><li><p><br></p><p><strong>As ever, we welcome your feedback, emails and – in particular</strong> – any questions you might have about how the music biz works!</p><p>Email us: <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠<strong>[email protected]</strong>⁠⁠</a></p><p>See you next week!</p><p>Steve and Stuart</p><p>======</p><p>Support The Price of Music on Patreon:</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic⁠⁠" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic⁠⁠</a></p><p>Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq</p><p>Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge</p><p>Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod</p><p>For sponsorship opportunities, please email - <a href="mailto:⁠⁠[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠[email protected]</a></p></li></ul>