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Oct 3, 2025 • 7min

Wonky tech makes it rain, new rev streams, and Abba's bull case

New rev streams on the march!   Names in the pod today: Fortnite Netflix Spotify Charlie Hellman David Kaefer Stuart Dredge Audioshake Abba Ashley King Pleasrdao Jason M. Bradford Andrew Vail Wu Tang Howie Singer Devo #musicindustry #musictech #Podcast   LINKS: FortniteXDemon Hunters https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/netflixs-kpop-demon-hunters-joins-fortnite-with-month-long-gaming-event/ More Spotify Changes https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/10/01/spotify-exec-david-kaefer-out/ AI deals are nigh and I'm here for it. https://musically.com/2025/10/02/report-umg-and-wmg-could-sign-landmark-ai-deals-within-weeks/ Wu Tang Innovates again https://www.jenner.com/en/news-insights/publications/client-alert-once-upon-a-time-in-trade-secret-law-federal-judge-expands-trade-secret-protection-to-wu-tang-clan-album-opening-new-strategies-for-exclusive-assets Abba Voyage generates 1.13 Rods https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/abba-voyage-generated-113m-in-2024-as-demand-for-virtual-concert-series-stayed-strong-in-third-year/ Audioshake's series A https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/10/01/audioshake-series-a/   Song Of the Week: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1lagnkDIqhhoeTPzfdbDRh?si=41e03f8e6a094863   Music Services Https://Musicservices.com Hangout.FM Hangout.fm   Copyright © 2025 Nodisc LLC
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Oct 2, 2025 • 9min

Bunny Bashers, update your references! Sora 2's thundering hordes; Jack McCarthy has an axe to grind

Jack McCarthy has an axe to grind about money left on the table.   https://lnk.to/UnlimitedSupply Names In Today's Pod: OpenAI Dylan Smith Leila Cobo Bad Bunny Katie Bain Rob Della Bovie Jack McCarthy IndieX   LINKS: OpenAI's Video Land Grab https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/09/30/sora-2-opt-out-option/ Bud Bunny is American AF https://www.billboard.com/pro/bad-bunny-puerto-rico-residency-behind-the-scenes/ Private Jets can be useful https://www.billboard.com/pro/private-jets-music-artist-tours-costs-impact/ Jack McCarthy has an Axe to Grind https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackmccarthy1991/   #musicindustry #musictech #Podcast   Music Services Https://Musicservices.com Hangout.FM Hangout.fm Seated https://www.seated.com/   Copyright © 2025 Nodisc LLC https://lnk.to/UnlimitedSupply
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Oct 1, 2025 • 8min

Thirsty robot hype beasts in a shark infested bathhouse.

Social Media is a big pool with big predators. #thirsty #robot #hypebeasts   https://lnk.to/UnlimitedSupply   Names in the pod today: OpenAI Daniel Ek Gustav Soderstrom Alex Nordstrom Andrew Hutchinson Murray Stassen Rebecca Bellan Adobe Meta Threads     #musicindustry #podcast   Links:  Ek Steps Up https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/daniel-ek-to-step-away-from-ceo-role-at-spotify-will-become-executive-chairman-effective-january-1-2026/ OpenAI Comes at Shopping https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/29/openai-takes-on-google-amazon-with-new-agentic-shopping-system/ ...and vies to be the biggest shark in the bathhouse. https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/openai-readies-tiktok-style-app-but-is-exclusive-for-ai-generated-content-report/ But the biggest Shark is Insta ttps://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-reaches-3-billion-users-ui-update/761038/ Threads Catches X https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/data-suggests-threads-will-soon-overtake-x-formerly-twitter-in-active-users/761326/ Premiere is late to the mobile party. https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/30/adobes-video-editing-app-premiere-arrives-on-iphones/ Easykid is Viral https://www.tiktok.com/music/Shiny-7523407498310355717 So is Her Words Kill https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-dissociatedfilth-7486799940300475166 And the Magnetic Fields https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-7240629734898879275     Music Services Musicservices.com Hangout.fm Https://hangout.fm Lydia's V30 https://www.youtube.com/@lydiavalentino/videos    Copyright © 2025 Nodisc LLC   https://lnk.to/UnlimitedSupply
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Sep 30, 2025 • 11min

AI, A2IM and Rick Morales has an Axe to Grind.

Thanks to the very Viral Rick Morales for grinding his sharp axe.   Names In Today's Pod: Rick Morales Virgines Berger Richard James Burgess Nabil Ayers Ian Harrsion Sound Patrol A2IM Daft Punk Fortnite Suno Robert Levine   #musicindustry #musictech #Podcast   LINKS A2IM's New CEO https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7378460656297017345/ Daft Fortnite https://www.fortnite.com/@epic/daft-punk-experience?lang=en-US Virginie Berger on Sound Patrol https://www.linkedin.com/posts/virginieberger_big-move-today-soundpatrol-with-umg-and-activity-7377368997530550272-rQ_5? Suno Product Updates https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/suno-launches-its-own-daw-after-introducing-most-powerful-model-yet/ Rob Levine on GEMA's OpenAI Suit https://www.billboard.com/pro/ai-music-trial-openai-lyrics-case-germany-explained/ Rick Morales is our Axegrinder https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7368655194957488131/   Music Services Https://Musicservices.com Hangout.FM Hangout.fm   Copyright © 2025 Nodisc LLC
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Sep 29, 2025 • 7min

Roman numerals, orders of magnitude, and sweet deals.

Its a very Math-y Monday.   Names in Today's Pod: Dan Rys Bad Bunny Zach Bryan Ashley King TikTok Bytedance The MLC Ticketmaster Murray Stassen Spotify Lauren Forristal Devo Joe Lynch Gerald V. Casale ACL IEBA       LINKS: Bad Bunny Is as American as Morgan Wallen https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/bad-bunny-super-bowl-halftime-show-2026-headliner-1236077527/ Jack Antonoff Isn't having it on Ticket Prices https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/09/26/jack-antonoff-michael-rapino-comments/ TikTok USA is a sweet deal https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/26/heres-whats-happening-right-now-with-the-us-tiktok-deal/ Bundlegate resurfaces https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/mlc-can-file-amended-complaint-in-bundling-lawsuit-against-spotify-court-says/   ACL https://www.aclfestival.com/ IEBA https://www.ieba.org/   Pick of the week: Devo is relevant and excellent. https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/devo-tour-netflix-documentary-interview-1236074057/   RoyFi Https://www.royfi.com Hangout.FM Hangout.fm Copyright © 2025 Nodisc LLC
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Sep 26, 2025 • 8min

Spammy AI, non-spammy AI, and paying attention to EDM.

Discover how Spotify has purged 75 million spammy AI tracks and introduced new policies to combat them. Dive into exciting DJ integrations with major platforms like Serato and Rekordbox. Explore the booming profits behind EDM and live events with insights from Five Entertainment Group's $300 million deal. Plus, meet Zanya Monet, an AI-generated artist raking in serious streaming revenue, and enjoy the featured song, 'Reality TV Argument Bleeds,' from the band Wednesday.
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Sep 25, 2025 • 9min

Warming in the desert. More thundering hordes, and Shanah Tovah, Y'all!

Rosh Hashanah arrives in Nashville amid a bustling music scene. Fresh lawsuits challenge Suno’s AI music platform. The Weeknd steps down as headliner for the Global Citizen Festival, making way for Cardi B. DJ Blondish leads sustainability efforts, targeting single-use plastics. Coachella 2026 sells out, defying predictions. Demand for tour buses skyrockets, raising costs for artists. The touring landscape shifts as Garbage quits major U.S. tours, citing rising expenses. Nashville showcases mixed ticket trends, with some sellouts and many options still available.
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Sep 24, 2025 • 7min

Murder? A 90's murderer's row, and tons of TikTok.

Explore the cultural impact of Billboard's Atlanta strip-club songs and their significance. Dive into Taylor Swift's groundbreaking pre-album theatrical release, raking in $15 million. Uncover the controversy surrounding a Twitch star and a troubling murder investigation. Delve into the potential effects of relocating TikTok's operations to the U.S. on moderation and ownership dynamics. Finally, discover insights into how recent trends affect ad sales and what may unfold in the world of social media platforms.
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Sep 23, 2025 • 7min

Foxtok? Smartypants glasses, and everything is a negotiation.

Discover the intriguing intersection of tech and music as the conversation dives into Fox's controversial bid for TikTok, revealing the Murdochs' shaky tech legacy with Delphi and MySpace. The fallout from Meta's smart glasses demo flops sparks discussions about technological expectations. YouTube's latest tools and AI enhancements offer creators exciting new opportunities, while the legal landscape for generative AI raises questions as music labels target Suno over potential piracy. It's a whirlwind of negotiations and innovations in today's digital landscape!
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Sep 22, 2025 • 9min

Album Launch Do's and Don'ts, 21 Pilots Turn back time; Is Brendan Carr a Boondocks fan?

Twenty One Pilots makes waves as their latest album tops the charts, driven by exclusive vinyl variants. Cardi B achieves a stunning platinum status in just one day with her new release, while Taylor Swift's theatrical album launch strategy sets a high bar. The fallout from a canceled tour by D4vd highlights what not to do when launching music. Olivia Rodrigo speaks out on censorship post-Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, and the implications of Russia's seizing of Musika Publishing raise concerns for global artists. Clairo transitions to a major label amidst these industry dynamics.

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