The Town with Matthew Belloni TikTok vs. Universal Music: Why Taylor, Drake and Others Were Yanked
Feb 2, 2024
Taylor Swift and Drake discuss the ongoing battle between Universal Music Group and TikTok, exploring issues of licensing, royalties, and the significance of the platform as a marketing tool. The podcast also analyzes the rising popularity of TikTok alternatives and the complicated relationship between artists, labels, and TikTok. In addition, they touch on the impact of Universal Music's catalog removal on artists and the anticipation for the final season of Curb Your Enthusiasm.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Dispute between Universal Music Group and TikTok
03:04 • 12min
Success and Competitors of TikTok: An Analysis
15:32 • 2min
Licensing Deals and Music Discovery on TikTok
17:38 • 6min
The Complicated Relationship Between Artists, Labels, and TikTok
23:45 • 5min
Larry David's Emmy Campaign for 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'
28:16 • 2min