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Rick and Morty retail?   Names in the pod today: Spotify Elizabeth Dilts Marshall Larry Miller Mariel Picknelly Mark Mulligan Olivia Dean Ashley King Craig Kallman Murray Stassen Michael Ryan-Southern Warner Music Group Universal Music Group Hanwa MarcyPen Rostrum TikTok   #musicindustry #musictech #Podcast   LINKS: Mark Mulligan Lay out Music AI in three steps https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7404918277073797120/ Spotify off the fake Wizard https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/12/10/spotify-ai-clone-response-king-gizzard/ Jay-Z or Jay-K(pop) https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/12/11/jay-z-k-pop-joint-venture/? Los Campesinos open the kimono https://musically.com/2025/12/08/los-campesinos-share-annual-revenue-numbers-for-one-of-their-albums/ Billboard's Big deals of 2025 https://www.billboard.com/lists/biggest-music-business-deals-2025-taylor-swift-masters-more/ Digital Canal Street has its hazards https://www.billboard.com/pro/taylor-swift-sabrina-carpenter-impersonators-scam-fans-2025/ UMG's "Rick and Morty" Locations https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/12/10/umusic-shops-open-new-york-and-london/ TikTok has it benefits https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/over-3bn-songs-have-been-saved-to-music-streaming-services-using-tiktoks-add-to-music-app-tool/ Kallman eternal https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/craig-kallman-appointed-chief-music-officer-of-warner-music-group/  A great Mountain of cash https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/12/09/great-mountain-partners-fund-december-2025/ Rostrum's Rod and a half https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/rostrum-pacific-150m-from-crayhill-capital-to-accelerate-music-catalog-acquisition-strategy/ Musonomics Superfan edition https://musonomics.com/   Hangout.FM Hangout.fm   Copyright © 2025 Nodisc LLC

A long one today. But worth it. https://lnk.to/UnlimitedSupply   Names In Today's Pod: Raul Malo Sean O'Connell Hangout Music Fest Stubhub Perry Turcotte JP Evangelista Andrew Schiffman Spotify Glenn Peoples Ashley King Live nation VEVO Tom Freston Joseph Perla Rae Isla Logan Ledger Hangout.fm   LINKS: Spotify will add music videos. Will it work? https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/spotify-expands-official-music-videos-to-the-us-and-canada-alongside-new-video-formats-like-live-performances-and-covers/ Old Hands top VEVO Video List https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/lady-gaga-and-bruno-mars-die-with-a-smile-is-vevos-most-watched-music-video-in-2025-with-932m-global-views-jennie-records-biggest-premiere-with-33-4m-views-in-first-14-days/ An Older hand talks classic MTV https://www.welcometothemusiclounge.com/ Equity in warm Oatmeal https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/12/08/coldplay-top-touring-artist-of-millennium/ https://news.pollstar.com/2025/12/08/coldplay-u2-sheeran-dmb-top-pollstars-25-most-popular-touring-artists-of-the-millennium/ Equity in Virtual performers https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/abba-voyage-has-had-a-2-7bn-economic-impact-in-the-uk-since-2022-opening-says-report/ Equity in AI https://www.billboard.com/pro/hangout-launches-generative-ai-music-feature-turntable-ai/ Equity in the Stubhub float https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/12/10/stubhub-cfo-cash-flow-strategy-comments/ No equity in the Gulf SHores https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/12/09/no-hangout-music-fest-or-sand-in-my-boots-in-2026/ The Thundering hordes are out for Live Nation again https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/12/07/live-nation-investors-possible-lawsuit/ Logan Ledger's Great Story. RIP to a great one https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/arts/music/raul-malo-dead.html   #musicindustry #musictech #Podcast RoyFi Https://royfi.com Hangout.FM Hangout.fm Seated https://www.seated.com/   Copyright © 2025 Nodisc LLC

Aussie teen social ban magically winds back the clock.   https://lnk.to/UnlimitedSupply   Names in the pod today:   David Streitfeld Atte Hujanan Singa Merlin TikTok Stephen Lee Meyers Stuart a Thompson Hannah ZIegler Andrew Hutchinson Post Malone Auni #musicindustry #podcast   Links: This Bubble is different, no, really https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/technology/ai-boom-unlike-dot-com-boom.html Singa Signs Merlin https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/12/02/karaoke-singa-merlin-partnership/ AI enshittifies everything it touches in social https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/technology/ai-slop-sora-social-media.html Instagram repoet Button vexes Boomers https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/06/technology/instagram-repost-button-accidental.html? Tik Tok Tacks back toward actual social https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-launches-shared-feed-options-to-enhance-connection/807323/ Aussie Teens Clean up Nice? https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/australian-teens-confident-that-theyll-beat-new-age-checks/807316/ Post Malone Trend https://www.tiktok.com/music/White-Iverson-7036925579949508609 Auni Trend https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-7180897462050147114   Copyright © 2025 Nodisc LLC

Pustulent spatter is almost irresistible to observe.   https://lnk.to/UnlimitedSupply   Names In Today's Pod: Virginie Berger Stuart Dredge Billy McFarland Ashley King Tom Roland Mariah Carey Dr. Pimple Popper Spotify Dave Stewart Eamonn Ford Tim De Chant   LINKS   All I want for Christmas is for it to stop. https://www.billboard.com/lists/mariah-carey-hot-100-christmas-19-weeks/ The Nigerian Prince of Festivals https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/12/08/billy-mcfarlands-phnx-live-event/   Virginie Wraps up the AI year https://musically.com/2025/12/08/connect-chats-virginie-berger-treat-ai-as-a-noisy-environment/ Country Artists ripped off by AI https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/two-artists-say-ai-act-breaking-rust-ripped-them-off/ https://www.billboard.com/pro/ai-generated-country-songs-nashville-songwriters-concerns/ Spotify has their own Temu King Gizzard https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/12/08/king-gizzard-ai-rip-offs-spotify/    Dave Stewart says get used to it https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/dec/05/musicians-must-embrace-unstoppable-force-of-ai-eurythmics-dave-stewart-urges AI is an energy suck! https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/08/environmental-groups-call-for-halt-to-new-data-center-construction/ AI creates Jobs!! https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/12/07/tilly-norwood-tillyverse-ai-expanding/   RoyFi Https://www.royfi.com Hangout.FM Hangout.fm Copyright © 2025 Nodisc LLC #musicbusiness #podcast

There's Lawyering up and there's Justin-ing up. And the Larsfest 2025 announcement. https://lnk.to/unlimitedsupply   Names in Today's Pod: Glenn Peoples Amazon Music Spotify Dijon Bon Iver Ashley King Dylan Smith Iconic Sonny and Cher Daniel Tencer Suno Hook Udio Sony Music Entertainment Brad Navin Tim Ingham   Happy birthdays Bruno Guez Ira Brian Miller Jeff Zuchowski Ashrita Reddy Patrick Jordan John Fleckenstein Will Langolf     LINKS Wrapped is having a moment https://www.billboard.com/pro/spotify-wrapped-music-streaming-coachella-prime-day/ LarsFest 2025 https://music.amazon.com/playlists/PP8A2B382B54384306A132F8BD7903A5D6?ref=dm_sh_hPsT77Kvevzfid2iSXGDBE2h9   Dijon Justins Up https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/dijon-snl-higher-baby-medley-debut-bon-iver-justin-vernon-1236130085/ Cher's share https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/cher-prevails-in-long-running-royalties-battle-with-sonny-bonos-estate/ Sony still sues Udio (say it fast!) https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/12/03/sony-music-udio-lawsuit-proceeds/ Hook Sues Suno https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/12/02/hook-music-vs-suno-trademarks-ip/ The 800-Pound Gorillaz speaks https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/brad-navin-on-the-orchard-the-great-entrepreneurs/ Live at Lititz https://www.theconferenceliveatlititz.com/ Job of the week https://www.zrgpartners.com/jobboard/1131     RoyFi Https://www.royfi.com Hangout.FM Hangout.fm Copyright © 2025 Nodisc LLC

Dive into the world of Spotify Wrapped and its new rival from YouTube, exploring the quirky reactions people have to their listening stats. Discover Billboard’s top label stories and the exciting news about indie catalog acquisitions with a $42 million boost. Join the conversation on the importance of reporting live setlists for boosting publishing revenue and how major shifts at Warner Music and in Nashville are making waves. Plus, a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Steve Cropper reveals his timeless impact on music.

Olivia Dean boldly confronts Ticketmaster, securing refunds for fans trapped in secondary market chaos. The podcast delves into the UK’s ban on for-profit ticket resale, sparking varied reactions across the industry. There's also a spotlight on IATSE's initiative to provide healthcare for touring crews, highlighting their well-being. In tech news, Bending Spoons' acquisition of Eventbrite is set to reshape the ticketing landscape. Plus, mental health support options for roadies are explored, addressing the often-overlooked wellness of live event workers.

This week covers the intriguing viral landscape of the music industry. Robert Kyncl’s renewal at Warner Music sparks discussions on industry dynamics. Jorja Smith’s lawsuit over AI-generated royalties raises ethical questions. YouTube’s trending highlights include major hits from MrBeast to K-pop. Additionally, holiday-themed tracks are taking TikTok by storm! The viral resurgence of The Clash’s classic brings nostalgia into the modern age. The podcast closes with insights into social media marketing trends for 2026.

Deezer's new Wrapped feature is making waves, with Geese topping major year-end lists. A shocking lawsuit sees the Johnny Cash estate suing Coca-Cola over impersonation issues. James Cameron expresses horror at the rise of generative AI, igniting discussions around technology's future. Meanwhile, Amazon's Rufus chatbot significantly boosted Black Friday sales, showcasing AI's commercial power. Lastly, ChatGPT recently celebrated its third birthday, prompting reflections on its impact and ethical considerations.

Explore the intriguing interplay between the Warner-Suno deal and the potential launch of a superfan platform. Delve into class action lawsuits affecting artists and the legal challenges Suno still faces. Discover the impact of U.S. content dominance on Anglophone markets, with Australia proposing bold content obligations for streaming platforms. Enjoy a playful recap of the Kennedy Center's 80s-themed honors, alongside critiques of industry events like the LA Jingle Ball. Plus, celebrate some notable industry birthdays!