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What did UMG and SXM get in their earnings trick or treat bags?   https://lnk.to/unlimitedsupply   Names in the pod today:   Michael Nash Lucian Grainge Glenn Peoples Ashley King Ed Newton-Rex JP Olsen SXM Ed Newton-Rex Aaron Lee Tasjan Mark Stepro   #musicindustry #musictech #Podcast   LINKS: TikTok Edging https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/us/politics/trump-xi-tiktok-deal.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare UMG Earnings https://www.billboard.com/pro/universal-music-q3-2025-earnings-highlights-youtube-ai/ UMG X Youtube https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/umg-has-a-new-youtube-deal-that-includes-guardrails-around-ai-and-3-other-things-sir-lucian-grainge-said-on-umgs-q3-earnings-call/ SXM is managing its decline https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/sirius-xm-raises-2025-guidance-by-25m-with-focus-on-free-cash-flow-and-spectrum-value/ar-AA1Pvg4N Ed Newton-Rex on UMG Udio https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/the-settlement-between-universal-and-udio-is-a-win-for-musicians-everywhere/ Udio User Revolt https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/10/31/udio-downloads-disabled-umg-deal/   Song Of the Week: JP Olsen-- The Barge of Sorrow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzJBkNN6n0M https://jpolsen1.bandcamp.com/   RoyFi Https://royfi.com Hangout.FM Hangout.fm   Copyright © 2025 Nodisc LLC

Happy Mischief Day! Though TBF it's always Mischief day in the Music Industry...   https://lnk.to/UnlimitedSupply   Names In Today's Pod: Udio Universal Music Group Kristin Robinson Andrew Unterberger Benji Rogers Createbase Tiktok Andrew Liszewski Arthur Fogel Bon Jovi Ashley King Devo Ariel King   LINKS: Udio and UMG pact up https://www.billboard.com/pro/ai-music-udio-settles-lawsuit-universal-music-group/ Is Rap the new Rock? https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/no-rap-songs-hot-100-top-40-first-time-since-1990-1236100625/ Arthur Fogel is the touring Player of the Year https://www.billboard.com/p/touring-power-players-2025-list/ JBJ Adds a sixth date for the B&T's https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/10/28/bon-jovi-adds-sixth-date-msg/ Devo Live stream https://news.pollstar.com/2025/10/29/devo-announces-livestream-event-featuring-performance-at-denvers-mission-ballroom/ Createbase Story to Splits Seminar at 1PM TODAY! https://a2im.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bGWF0DKGTRymysPTVMqYzg#/   #musicindustry #musictech #Podcast   RoyFi Https://royfi.com Hangout.FM Hangout.fm Seated https://www.seated.com/   Copyright © 2025 Nodisc LLC https://lnk.to/UnlimitedSupply

Maybe we are not doomed...   https://lnk.to/UnlimitedSupply   Names in the pod today:   Larry Miller Emilien Moyon Alexandre Perrin Bryan Calhoun David Herlihy Ed Christman Cathy Applefeld Olson Thom Duffy Paul SInclair Andrew Hutchinson Roisin Murphy   #musicindustry #podcast   Links: Congrats to the pedagogues https://www.billboard.com/pro/top-music-business-schools-2025-list/ Ed Christman Explains it all (Taylor's version) https://www.billboard.com/pro/taylor-swift-life-of-a-showgirl-how-much-money-make-week-1/ News you can use 1 https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/adobe-adds-youtube-shorts-creation-elements-premiere-app/804038/ News you can use 2 https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/threads-launches-ghost-posts-temporary-updates/803892/ Maybe we aren't doomed https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2025/09/17/from-political-speeches-to-songs-how-would-americans-react-if-they-found-out-ai-was-involved/ Finally the TikTok deal? https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/26/us/politics/trump-xi-tiktok-deal-bessent.html Roisin Murphy Oh My... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kDK9mr4ZP8 Roisin Murphy Viral https://www.tiktok.com/music/Ramalama-Bang-Bang-6919100601457215489 Die Antwoord Viral https://www.tiktok.com/music/son-original-7536330198938159878 NickiX2 Non-Blondes Viral https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-7537176505709808415   Hangout.fm Https://hangout.fm RoyFi Https://royfi.com Lydia's V30 https://www.youtube.com/@lydiavalentino/videos    Copyright © 2025 Nodisc LLC

Join a deep dive into the potential clash between OpenAI and music platforms like Suno and Udio, as generative music technology emerges. Discover Justin Bieber's savvy Twitch comeback, enhancing his star mystique. Explore the thought-provoking idea from Zoom's CEO that AI might soon shrink our workweek to just three days. On a broader scale, hear about Amazon's massive layoffs and the concept of a zero-day workweek. Plus, insights on how AI could help protect music legends like Tony Bennett through innovative licensing.

Finally watched Higher 2 Lower; its Music Industry take borders on the comical.   https://lnk.to/UnlimitedSupply   Names in Today's Pod: Steve Knopper Monica Cornia Spike Lee Paul Resnikoff Ashley King Rebecca Rubin Ben Woods Mark Qi MIDIA Spotify Youtube Music TikTok     LINKS: Springsteen Biopic marketing Logic https://www.billboard.com/pro/bruce-springsteen-movie-music-catalog-value-streaming-boost/ Springsteen Biopic Yikes https://variety.com/2025/film/box-office/box-office-chainsaw-man-surprises-springsteen-disappoints-1236561362/ Spotify Squeezes the pennies Pt. 1 https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/10/24/spotify-uk-price-increase/ Spotify Squeezes the pennies Pt. 2 https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/10/24/mlc-spotify-lawsuit-amended-answer/ Youtube Music still lags in US Subs https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/10/23/youtube-music-struggle-against-spotify-apple-music-amazon-music/ TikTok Layoffs https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/10/24/tiktok-music-layoffs-2025/ 1 Billion Creators? https://www.linkedin.com/posts/benwoodsanalyst_the-road-to-one-billion-creators-alongside-activity-7386694247195815936-TFmH?   RoyFi Https://www.royfi.com Hangout.FM Hangout.fm

Benji Rogers, the entrepreneur behind PledgeMusic and a music-tech advocate, joins the discussion to share his insights on AI licensing and creator rights. He warns that creators are at risk of losing power in the AI landscape unless they demand better licensing terms. As Spotify prepares for a price hike, Benji emphasizes the need for transparent AI agreements that include training fees and revenue shares. The conversation highlights the delicate balance between innovation and protecting creator value in the rapidly changing music industry.

AI-generated music is flooding Spotify playlists, raising concerns about quality. Cobuzz is making waves as a small player gaining traction against industry giants. The ticketing crisis heats up with NITO's call to cap fees in New York. Ari Emanuel's acquisition of TodayTix signals a power shift in ticketing. Beatport is taking on the giants, aiming to cater exclusively to dance music fans. Virtual events are expanding for mid-tier artists, while Tito's Handmade Vodka shows support for indie musicians with a new initiative.

From the rise of Richard James Burgess as PPL Chair to Triller's ongoing legal drama, the conversation is packed with insights. Discover how virtual influencers like Lu of Magalu are out-earning humans and why brands are still hesitant about TikTok. The podcast dives into the behavior of EU teens online and the surprising viral success of tracks like TKandz's 'Now or Never.' With a resurgence of D'Angelo's hits, the landscape of the music industry is constantly evolving, leaving us questioning what's next.

Lisa Yang's new role at Warner Music Group marks a shift towards financialization in the music industry. The discussion dives into the recent AWS outage and its unexpected impact on services, raising questions about Amazon's definition of 'mitigated.' Suno's rising success, with over $100 million in revenue and a lofty $2 billion target, sparks a conversation on AI licensing challenges. Finally, the podcast introduces CreateBase, an innovative tool streamlining song registration, and features insights from Mondo NYC attendees on music's evolving landscape.

The show dives into the emotional contrast between the media uproar over Sharon Osbourne's dog and the death of bassist Sam Rivers. A major AWS outage raises alarms about security risks during cloud failures. The booming U.S. Latin music revenue is highlighted, nearly hitting $500 million this year. The Asia-Pacific region's streaming potential is explored, emphasizing its growth opportunities. Plus, insights from the Mondo Conference showcase industry networking and reflections on artist strategies.