UMG’s Aggressive TAKEOVER Of The Indie Music System

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In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses how the UMG takeover is getting crazier by the day. Miss Krystle breaks down how Universal Music Group is no longer just a label... they’re buying up the platforms independent artists rely on for distribution, royalty collection, and publishing. With billion-dollar acquisitions and lawsuits flying, some are calling it legal warfare. 

Over 200 indie labels just signed an open letter demanding a full investigation into UMG’s latest moves. This episode unpacks what’s happening behind the scenes, why the stakes are so high for independent artists, and what you can do right now to protect your music, your rights, and your revenue before it’s too late.

0:00 Coming Up

00:20 Introduction  

00:30 Is UMG A Monopoly?  

01:07 Universal Music Group Acquiring Music Catalogs  

01:25 Universal Weaponizing Copyright  

01:46 Independent Music Companies Association  

02:08 IMPALA's Open Letter  

02:32 UMG Buying Downtown Music Group  

03:09 IMPALA Against UMG's Acquisition of Downtown  

04:36 UMG's Buying Music Distribution Services  

05:07 UMG Suing Competitors  

05:38 UMG Suing Wayback Machine/Internet Archive  

06:09 Risk For Independent Artists  

06:34 Problem With Royalty Channels  

07:02 Terms of Services For Music Platforms  

07:31 Sell Before You Stream  

08:19 Universal Becoming The Music Industry's Bully  

08:51 Conclusion  

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