Will Page

Will Page, former chief economist at Spotify and author of 'Pivot', dives into the global impact of American music. He discusses the surprising dominance of U.S. artists amid a trend toward local sounds. The conversation touches on how American music continues to grow, the rise of hip-hop and country genres, and the shifting power dynamics in the streaming market. Page also highlights the new consumer empowerment in music consumption and shares insights about his creative projects, including his DJ mixes.

Will Page, former Spotify economist who tracks music industry trends and AI issues; Zoe Williams, sharp cultural journalist and reviewer; Alexander Larman, historian and critic. They dissect Paolo Sorrentino’s La Grazia: its visuals, politics and performances. They also debate Gorky’s Summerfolk at the National, Michael Arditti’s sprawling novel The Tribe, and how AI-created sound-alikes are reshaping streaming.