Music Business
The music industry has been built on gatekeeping, exploitation, and outdated business models, but tech and independent artists are chipping away at it.
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DJ Mark Xtreme: AI, TikTok, Spotify & The New Music Economy (opens the original)
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This week on Music Business, DJ Mark Xtreme returns for a wide-ranging conversation about where the music industry is heading. We dive into AI-generated artists, Spotify’s evolving AI policies, TikTok-driven discovery, streaming, music tech, and the changing power dynamic between artists and major labels. Mark explains why AI should be a tool rather than the artist, while exploring how musicians can use technology, content, radio, social media, and live performance to build sustainable careers.
TBT: Pride, Performance, and the Power of Community (opens the original)
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Throwback to one of our most popular episodes with NYX! This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry reunites with NYX for a lively Pride recap filled with drag, nightlife, reality TV, and the business of building community. They dive into the resilience of West Hollywood, the importance of supporting local venues, and how drag performers are creating opportunities for the next generation. NYX also shares behind-the-scenes stories from WeHo Pride, Snapchat Pride, brand partnerships, and appearances
Ownership, AI & The New Music Economy (opens the original)
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This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry breaks down five major trends reshaping the industry: Megan Thee Stallion’s artist-friendly deal, the battle over AI music licensing, Spotify’s fan-made AI remixes, Ticketmaster’s integration with Google Gemini, and BTS challenging the Grammys’ new Asian Pop category. The episode explores how artists are fighting for ownership while labels, AI companies, and streaming platforms redefine who controls music and gets paid. Morgan also examines Ellie Gouldin
Pride, Performance, and the Power of Community (opens the original)
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This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry reunites with NYX for a lively Pride recap filled with drag, nightlife, reality TV, and the business of building community. They dive into the resilience of West Hollywood, the importance of supporting local venues, and how drag performers are creating opportunities for the next generation. NYX also shares behind-the-scenes stories from WeHo Pride, Snapchat Pride, brand partnerships, and appearances connected to shows like Love on the Spectrum, Love Isla
The New Rules of Building a Music Career (opens the original)
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This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry explores why it may be the best (and most confusing) time ever to build a music career. From AI and music copyrights to Wall Street investing in catalogs, the episode reveals where real opportunities and ownership stakes are emerging. Morgan breaks down why strong branding, touring, and unforgettable fan experiences can matter more than chasing viral moments. She also examines the streaming attention war and how artists can become part of fans’ daily liv
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