The Dark Truth About Universal Music's Takeover

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In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses the dark truth behind Universal's aggressive expansion—and why it's starting to look less like business as usual and more like the rise of a monopoly. From royalty collection to distributor acquisitions, the landscape for independent artists is shifting fast.

As lawsuits pile up and power gets consolidated, what does this mean for the future of music? Miss Krystle breaks down the latest moves and what every artist should know about Universal’s not-so-quiet takeover of the industry.

The Dark Truth About Universal's Takeover

0:00 Coming Up

00:20 Introduction  

00:33 Universal Music Group Becoming A Monopoly  

01:05 UMG Trying To Buy Downtown Music Holdings  

01:56 Meta Monopoly Comparison To UMG  

02:59 UMG & Downtown Music Holdings Deal Under Scrutiny  

03:23 Monopoly Consideration Threshold  

03:55 Technicalities In The Music Industry  

04:35 UMG's Intentions  

05:54 CD Baby, Songtrust, & More Fall Under Downtown Music Holdings  

06:12 UMG Acquired EMI Music  

06:32 UMG's Tactics To Avoid Monopolization  

06:48 Universal Has Become The New Bully In The Music Industry  

07:00 UMG Suing Internet Archive/Wayback Machine  

07:39 Delgado Entertainment Law  

07:56 UMG Suing TuneCore  

08:34 Major Record Labels Sue AI Music Platforms  

08:59 Is Universal Trying To Protect Artists/Creators  

09:45 Universal Developing Its Own AI Tool  

10:58 Corporate Bullying  

11:43 Risk For independent Artists  

12:06 Solution (DIY Direct To Consumer)  

13:04 Taking Ownership of Your Audience  

13:46 Conclusion 

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