S1E2 - One-Hit Wonders, Creative Control & the Chaos of Artist Development | I Hate Simkin X Michael McCarty #2
Published: May 30, 2025
Duration: 1:16:14
🎙 EPISODE 2 — I HATE SIMKIN ft. MICHAEL MCCARTY
Michael McCarty (former SOCAN exec and publishing legend) joins Jonathan Simkin to talk about the realities of working with artists — from spotting talent early to surviving the music industry long term.
They dive into:
The rise of Steal My Sunshine and Call Me Maybe
Creative control in music videos vs. major label expectations
What artist development actually means behind the scenes
Why songwriting still trumps hype
One-hit wonders and what defines "lasting" success
The Wild West era of...