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Aug 15, 2025
The music rights economy is booming, as investors flock to acquire lucrative catalogs like Slipknot's. JYP Entertainment showcases its impressive profits thanks to the Stray Kids world tour, spotlighting K-Pop's unstoppable rise. Discussions around corporate practices and the synergy of music with podcasts add to the excitement. Legal issues surrounding BitTorrent also spark debate. Meanwhile, innovative revenue streams are reshaping the landscape, keeping the gold rush alive!
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Podcasts Can Amplify Music Reach
- Podcasts and music live closely on the same platforms and can meaningfully boost each other's audiences.
- Taylor Swift's podcast appearance drove 10 million YouTube views and boosted the hosts' reach significantly.
AI Firms Accused Of Pirating Training Data
- Anthropic faces accusations of using BitTorrent to acquire copyrighted books and music for AI training.
- The music industry is preparing legal battles against AI firms that used unauthorized acquisition methods.
Band Pulls Music Over Investor Ethics
- King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard pulled music from Spotify over ethical concerns about an investor's AI work.
- The band's move is principled and popular with fans, despite likely limited impact on corporate decisions.