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Jun 9, 2025 • 6min

The Who Sells Out David Israelite edition, Two weeks in one in NYC, and Taco Monday.

Explore the vibrant pulse of the music industry with insights into major events like Indie Week in NYC. Discover the ongoing legal tussles between lyric providers and the implications for platforms like TikTok. Listen in on highlights from David Israelite's investor conference and the thriving independent scene. The hustle and excitement of sold-out gatherings bring the ever-evolving landscape of music into sharp focus.
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Jun 6, 2025 • 9min

Poking the three bears. Another look at Suno, and questions in the air.

Discover the latest buzz in generative AI music with platforms like Suno. The podcast dives into the competitive ticketing landscape, spotlighting Fever and Dice as rising challengers. Goldman Sachs' fresh projections for streaming growth unveil both hurdles and opportunities for artists. You’ll also hear insights on how digital music's evolution demands deeper engagement and connectivity. The dynamic interplay between technology and music has never been more critical!
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Jun 5, 2025 • 8min

Conscious uncoupling, Fever's Rod. And yes, there is crying in baseball.

Some non-Live Nation Non-AEG touring News! and Shakira: There's crying on tour but no crying in Baseball (Parks)   Names in the pod today: David McKay John Griffin Ashley King Andy Gensler Taylor Mims Fever Seated Sofar Sounds Shakira Fyre Fest   #musicindustry #podcast   LINKS: Seated Uncoupling https://www.billboard.com/pro/seated-founders-re-acquire-ticketing-platform-sofar-sounds/ Fever's Rod https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/06/04/fever-funding-100-million-to-reinvent-live-music-experiences/ Gov Ball 15 https://news.pollstar.com/2025/05/30/against-all-odds-governors-ball-celebrates-15-years-as-it-becomes-nycs-top-major-music-festival/ Llorando en Beisbol https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/06/01/shakira-cancellations-dc-show/ Honduras Vice https://www.billboard.com/pro/fyre-festival-pop-up-event-honduras-island-hotel-resort/   RoyFi https://www.RoyFI.com Music Services Https://Musicservices.com
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Jun 4, 2025 • 7min

Arista Succession, Big brothers roll out new tools, and another messy viral.

Names in the pod today: Clio Massey David Massey Matt D'Arduini Arista Dylan Smith Andrew Hutchinson   Links:    Arista Succession https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/clio-massey-and-matt-darduini-appointed-co-presidents-arista-records/ TikTok For Artists https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/tiktok-for-artists-launches-globally-after-beta-testing/ Meta repalcing epople with AI https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/meta-plans-to-enable-fully-ai-automated-ads-by-2026/749604/     Music Services Musicservices.com Hangout.fm Https://hangout.fm Lydia's V30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0tG6NjUzug
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Jun 3, 2025 • 7min

The Taylor effect, backroom dealings, and not-so-backroom dealings.

Anyone know how a Suno or Udio Licensing deal would be structured? Hit me up! And don't say Dario Amodei didn't warn you.   Names In Today's Pod: Dylan Smith Ashley King Elizabeth Dilts Marshall Musi Jim Vandehei Michael Allen Axios Dario Amodei Anthropic AI Suno Udio   #musicindustry #musictech #Podcast   LINKS:   The Taylor Effect https://www.billboard.com/pro/taylor-swift-masters-battle-industry-impact-what-different/ Shady Backroom dealings, nahhh https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/05/30/musi-backroom-dealings-accusations-app-store-removal/ Shady Backroom dealings, yeahhh https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/06/02/udio-suno-settlement-talks/ Martina, Call your Congressman https://www.billboard.com/pro/martina-mcbride-no-fakes-act-ai-guest-op-ed/ Don't Say Dario Amodei didn't give you fair warning https://www.axios.com/2025/05/28/ai-jobs-white-collar-unemployment-anthropic   Music Services Https://Musicservices.com Hangout.FM Hangout.fm
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Jun 2, 2025 • 5min

Taylor's (Re)version, Publishings 11 Queeners, the Chairman's Bang and Tudum!

"Tudum" and "Chairman Bang" are fun to say.   Names in Today's Pod   Glenn Peoples Rob Sheffield Jem Aswad Marc Schneider Bang Si-Hyuk Adam B. Vazy Shira Gans NY Music Month Netlflix Shamrock Capital   LINKS: Taylor's Reversion https://www.billboard.com/pro/taylor-swift-regains-control-master-recordings-shamrock/ https://variety.com/2025/music/news/taylor-swift-timeline-music-rights-battle-1236414186/ https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/how-taylor-swift-won-commentary-1235351833/ Pictures of Chairman Bang https://www.billboard.com/pro/hybe-stock-falls-chairman-bang-investigation/ Gaga Rescues Tudum https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/netflix-tudum-lady-gaga-stranger-things-squid-game-1236415155/ 11 Queeners https://www.billboard.com/pro/music-publishing-market-worth-11-billion-globally-report/ NY Music Month https://www.nymusicmonth.nyc/   RoyFi Https://www.royfi.com Hangout.FM Hangout.fm
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May 30, 2025 • 6min

Country power diversifies, Hybe's Busy week, and catalogue for cocktail parties.

Country Power Players and HYBE has a busy week.   Names in the pod today: Ashley King Elizabeth DIlts Marshall Barry Massarsky Citrin Cooperman Golnar Khosrowshai Reservoir Music Ghazi Katie Studley Marc Schneider Scott Borchetta Scooter Braun HYBE Tencent Big Machine SM Entertainment Bang Si-Hyuk Jay Gilbert Mike Etchart   LINKS: Country Power Players https://www.billboard.com/p/country-power-players-2025/ Cocktail Party Catalogue https://www.billboard.com/pro/music-catalog-market-worth-citrin-cooperman-experts/ Reservoir Earnings https://www.billboard.com/pro/reservoir-media-earnings-q4-revenue-up-subscriptions-sync/ HYBE 1 https://www.billboard.com/pro/hybe-sm-entertainment-sale-tencent-music/ Hybe 2 https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/05/28/hybe-america-sells-big-machine-rock/ Taylor to own all versions? https://www.hitsdailydouble.com/news/page-6-tay-could-buy-back-her-catalog-with-scooter-encouragement-2025-05-22 Hybe 3 https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/05/29/korean-regulators-investigating-bang-si-hyuk/ Thanks Jay and Mike! https://yourmorning.coffee/home   Music Services Https://Musicservices.com Hangout.FM Hangout.fm
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May 29, 2025 • 7min

Double black diamonds, a virtual black diamond and revenge of sorts.

Virtual ABBA and now Virtual KISS complete the 1977 Junior High Perfecta     Names in the pod today: Alain Jourgenson Metallica Steve Driss PopHouse Per Sundin Elizabeth Dilts Marshall Josh Wyatt Avant Gardener Gary Richards Ryan Borba #musicindustry #podcast   LINKS: KISS Joins Abba In 1977 JHS Holo-fame https://www.billboard.com/pro/pophouse-kiss-avatars-vegas-show-new-avicii-music/ Brooklyn Mirage makes a change https://www.billboard.com/pro/brooklyn-mirage-opening-josh-wyatt-out-avant-gardner-ceo/ RIP to some cool Folks https://news.pollstar.com/2025/05/24/update-sound-talent-group-families-share-additional-information-on-those-who-perished-in-san-diego-crash/ Ministry's Revenge https://open.spotify.com/album/6Wkf21TuFg0tEVFkCyMQp7?si=Doj3w8t3SvGYalndydFF0g RoyFi https://www.RoyFI.com Music Services Https://Musicservices.com
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May 28, 2025 • 8min

Winds of change from the East, score a couple for the rights holders, and a "Messy" trend.

Dive into the evolving music landscape, spotlighting the Billboard Global Power Players and the international market surge. Discover how legal victories for rights holders are reshaping the industry. Tune in for a playful critique of modern songwriting with Cat's Eye's viral hit 'Gnarly,' and explore the intriguing rise of web traffic patterns alongside a new social tool called Surf. Plus, learn about Discord's efforts to address its challenges in the digital space.
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May 27, 2025 • 5min

Air gapping your brain. What year is this? And the inevitable AI chop shop?

Reasonable AI expectations for rightsholders?   Names in Today's Pod Nick Clegg Rob Levine Youtube Spotify Gabe Newell Valve Shira Perlmutter Reservoir Music Roots Picnic     LINKS: AMAs https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/amas-winners-2025-list-1235980888/ Spotify Songs of the Summer Nominees NIck Clegg Simps for Big AI https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/05/26/former-meta-exec-its-not-reasonable-for-artists-to-opt-out-of-ai/ Content ID is possible https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/05/23/youtube-content-id-payouts/ Copyright office in Chaos https://www.billboard.com/pro/what-going-on-chaos-copyright-office-trump/ I'm Keeping my Brain Airgapped https://www.theverge.com/news/673938/gabe-newell-valve-founder-brain-computer-interface-first-chip-starfish   RoyFi Https://www.royfi.com Hangout.FM Hangout.fm

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