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The New BIGGEST Music Industry SCAM...

Author
Top Music Attorney
Published
Thu 20 Mar 2025
Episode Link
https://management7.podbean.com/e/the-new-biggest-music-industry-scam/

In this episode titled " The New BIGGEST Music Industry SCAM..." of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle uncovers a new and deeply concerning trend in the music industry. While looking into recent developments, Miss Krystle stumbled upon something that could have major implications for independent artists. What seemed like a simple incentive program turned out to be something far more complicated, raising serious questions about how music rights are being handled.


This isn’t the first time artists have been put in a vulnerable position, but this latest shift takes things to another level. With vague terms and hidden risks, many may not realize what they’re actually agreeing to. If you’re distributing your music, you’ll want to hear this.


00:00 Coming Up

00:20 Introduction

00:30 Issues With Distributors

01:00 Understanding Terms of Service

01:23 A Concerning New Trend

01:50 Recent Industry Announcement

02:31 New Program Overview

03:13 Financial Incentives for Artists

04:50 The Role of AI in Music Distribution

05:54 Background on a Key Player

06:27 Discussion With a Distributor

07:35 Anticipating Policy Changes

08:37 Reviewing Updated Terms

08:56 Notable Changes to Services

10:33 New AI-Related Program

12:53 Rights & Revenue Considerations

14:08 How Payouts Are Structured

14:40 Control & Ownership Concerns

15:35 Potential New AI Developments

17:04 What’s Missing From the New Terms

17:50 How Distributors Are Using Your Music

18:32 Earnings vs. Expectations

19:11 Update on Distribution Codes

19:53 Why This Matters to Artists

21:00 Comment "No AI Training" & Tag Your Music Distributor!


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