Billboard On The Record
Episodes
How to Become The Music Industry's Most Sought After Collaborator w/ Aaron Dessner
Aaron Dessner discusses his evolution from The National guitarist to a top pop producer, detailing his creative process and collaborations with Taylor Swift, Noah Kahan, and Gracie Abrams.
How Nostalgia Took Over the Music Industry w/ Rob Jonas
Kristen Robinson interviews Luminate CEO Rob Jonas to analyze the surge in catalog music consumption, driven by streaming accessibility, sync placements in TV and film, and active catalog marketing.
How a Music Director Shapes the Biggest Live TV Moments w/ Ray Chew
Billboard’s Kristen Robinson interviews music director Ray Chu about his role in creating live arrangements for Dancing with the Stars and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
How Suno Built Its Latest AI Models w/ Mikey Shulman
Suno CEO Mikey Schulman discusses the launch of V6, a new AI music model suite developed in partnership with Warner and BMG.
How to Survive Virality w/ Rebecca Black
Rebecca Black joins Kristen Robinson to discuss the evolution of virality, reflecting on her 2011 hit "Friday" and its recent RIAA platinum certification.
How the Music Business Is Looking Halfway Through 2026 w/ Dan Rys, Elizabeth Dilts Marshall & Bill Donahue
Host Kristen Robinson and Billboard colleagues Dan Rice, Liz Stiltz-Marshall, and Bill Donahue discuss major 2026 industry shifts.
How Today’s Top Singers Are Trained w/ Eric Vetro
Billboard’s Kristen Robinson interviews vocal coach Eric Vitro, who has trained stars like Ariana Grande and actors for biopics such as *Elvis* and *A Complete Unknown*.
How the Role of the Record Producer Has Evolved w/ Finneas
Billboard’s Kristen Robinson interviews producer Phineas O’Connell on the evolution of record production, contrasting historical tape limitations with modern digital accessibility.