Matt is joined by legendary music industry executive Irving Azoff to discuss FireAid, the massive benefit concert on January 30 to help L.A. fire victims. As the Los Angeles area continues its recovery from the devastating wildfires, the benefit concert is expected to raise millions for relief efforts. Irving explains how this concert came together so quickly (including the unprecedented streaming effort that will allow millions to watch for free), as well as how many of the major acts—including Billie Eilish, Rod Stewart, Stevie Nicks, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Anderson .Paak—got involved. They also discuss the state of the music business, why many prominent voices in the music business are English, how streaming is affecting the business, and more. Matt finishes the show with a prediction about the benefit concert proceeds.
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Host: Matt Belloni
Guest: Irving Azoff
Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez
Theme Song: Devon Renaldo
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