Savan Kotecha | The Music Podcast: Western Music Culture, Songwriting, Pop Stars, Depression & more

Don't miss the newest episode of THE MUSIC PODCAST with Tarsame Mittal, featuring the renowned American songwriter and record producer, Savan Kotecha. Join us as Savan shares fascinating insights into the songwriting process, royalty rights, and artist involvement in music production and lyrics, discovering the band One Direction. Gain valuable knowledge about track credit ethics and other intriguing aspects of the Western music community. Check it out now! Listen to this episode with Savan on all leading audio streaming channels! EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this episode of The Music Podcast featuring Savan Kotecha, we take an in-depth look into the music culture of the West. Having worked with global superstars like Britney Spears, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Ellie Goulding, The Weeknd, Westlife to name a few – Savan has delivered the superhits and superstars that define the past two decades. In this episode, we get a closer look at the way they perceive the song credits and its distribution, how the Indian artists are perceived, the future of the music community globally and more. Delving into its hierarchies and ecosystem, he shares invaluable insights gathered from his experiences working with the renowned artists. From shedding light on the behind-the-scenes dynamics of songwriting to navigating the complexities of crediting artists and collaborators, Savan provides a comprehensive overview of the industry landscape. He also opens up about his personal journey as one of the few brown individuals in the industry, emphasizing the importance of promoting Indian music culture on a global scale. With candid discussions about his upbringing, creative process, and battles with depression, Savan's story resonates with aspiring musicians and industry veterans alike. Show some love! Hit the Like, Share, and Subscribe buttons for The Music Podcast! Your thoughts matter, drop them in the comments. Share your Wishlist for upcoming guests or the burning questions you'd like your favourite artist to answer. Connect with us at [email protected]. Your feedback makes our podcast journey even more exciting! _ EPISODE CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction 02:03 - His Family Background 02:33 - His Indian Connection 04:07 - The Western System 08:46 - The Royalty Split, Fee & Copyright 13:27 - Publishing Deals 15:31 - Artist involvement in Songwriting 18:15 - Song Credits: India vs. West 21:00 - Celebrity Culture Conditioning of the West 23:44 - Javed Akhtar’s Fight for Rights 24:49 - Urging Artists to Join IPRS 27:17 - How American Music Business Began… 28:33 - The Beginning of his Music Journey 33:41 - “I was successful, but miserable” 36:40 - His Mission 40:09 - Depression & Artists’ Mental Health 46:17 - His Comeback in the industry 49:05 - Trying to meet Babyface! 52:19 - A Challenge from his Father x BMG Deal 54:20 - Meeting Simon Cowell 55:59 - Discovering One Direction! 59:25 - Next Chapters of Life 01:01:28 - Max Martin The Icon 01:04:07 - Collaborating with Ariana Grande, The Weeknd Ellie Goulding & Demi Lovato 01:08:03 - In Retrospect… 01:11:12 - The Songs’ Worth 01:16:11 - A Story from ’50 Shades of Grey’ 01:19:20 - Why aren’t Indian Artists going Global? 01:25:24 - Getting in touch with Savan Kotecha 01:28:08 - Take on Kpop 01:31:53 - Indian Music Culture x His Future Plans 01:35:00 - His own songwriting process 01:39:56 - Life-Changing Songs for Savan 01:41:38 - Artists he likes to work with… 01:43:11 - Indian Artists x Music 01:45:08 - #AskTheGuest 01:55:34 - More about the Western Music Industry 01:59:55 - In Conclusion… 02:04:57 - Thank You! _ Stay tuned for the next episode of 'The Music Podcast'! 🎧 We've got another exciting conversation lined up for you! Don't miss it! _ Host - Tarsame Mittal Guest – Savan Kotecha Audio Credits: Dialogue Editor, Mix and Master by Farhan Shaikh at Chordfather Productions Audio Post Production Studio - Chordfather Productions Producer - Vinita Sabberwal Business Head - Dimple Mehta