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Aug 21, 2025
Explore the shifting landscape of the music industry, from the latest licensing agreements of BMI and ASCAP to Morgan Wallen's controversial decision to forgo Grammy nominations. Delve into the FTC's lawsuit against Key Investment Group and the increase in mid-sized venues catering to rising stars. Get the scoop on upcoming concerts, sold-out shows, and the importance of audience engagement for a thriving music scene.
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Songwriter Royalties Shift Up
- ASCAP and BMI secured larger radio licensing shares, shifting more royalties toward songwriters and publishers.
- This reflects shrinking radio revenues but better-negotiated splits for writers this cycle.
Wallen Skips Grammy Submission
- Morgan Wallen chose not to submit I'm the Problem for Grammy consideration this year, spiking conversation about awards legitimacy.
- Lars predicts the decision will fuel online debate when nominees and winners are announced in January.
TikTok's U.S. Risk Diminishes
- The White House launching a TikTok account signals the platform's continued political and cultural acceptance in the U.S.
- Lars reads this as a sign that a U.S. ban on TikTok is unlikely in the near term.