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This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry breaks down the biggest power shifts happening behind the music—from Universal’s lawsuit against DistroKid and the industry’s crackdown on AI-driven streaming fraud to the rise of licensed AI, copyright, and new royalty models. Spotify is investing in 10,000 independent artists through Fresh Finds Forward, while Taylor Swift’s music videos push Spotify deeper into the YouTube territory. We also unpack Oasis’ new ticketing strategy, billions flowing into live entertainment, HYBE’s global talent machine, and the growing battle over fan data, discovery, and infrastructure. Plus, we explore unclaimed royalties and why independent artists need to understand their contracts, licensing, metadata, and ownership. The biggest takeaway? The song is only the product: the real music business is the ecosystem, technology, data, and money surrounding it.

Music In Episode

Intro: “Women in Music” — Sh!tty Princess

Song:

• “FEELZ” Kirsten Collins, Sh!tty Princess, Nathalie Bonin
• “Same Starts” Sh!tty Princess
• “You and I” Suz Control

Outro: “Women in Music” — Sh!tty Princess

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This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry unpacks Spotify’s AI remix plans, 50 million AI spam tracks, major copyright battles, and Universal Music’s cost-cutting moves. From Miley Cyrus’s chart drop to Taylor Swift’s fan economy and global pop’s expansion, we explore why streams, followers, and viral moments don’t always translate into lasting revenue. We dive into copyright termination rights, AI training lawsuits, music licensing, streaming fraud, catalog ownership, and the fight to protect creators’ intellectual property. For independent artists, the opportunity lies in understanding contracts, protecting masters and publishing, building direct-to-fan relationships, and turning attention into sustainable income. Final tip: Don’t copy superstar strategies blindly.

Music in this episode:

Intro: “Women in Music” — Sh!tty Princess

Songs: “Something in the Water” — Sh!tty Princess, Katie Welch; “I Love You” — Sh!tty Princess; “Mountains” — Sh!tty Princess

Outro: “Women in Music” — Sh!tty Princess

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Spotify

PodBean EJazzRadio

FOLLOW Instagram: @therealmomoent TikTok: @therealmomoent Email: momoentertaInmentllc@gmail.com

Listen to Music Business on all streaming platforms & Ejazz Radio Wednesday & Thursday 11am PST

© 2026 Momo Entertainment. All rights reserved.

This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry unpacks entertainment’s power players, from Grammy voting and billion-dollar AI startups to Taylor Swift’s fan-driven influence and Joe Rogan’s massive media deals. We explore intellectual property, master ownership, music licensing, streaming economics, and how creators turn cultural influence into business leverage. As the Grammys expand into new categories and streaming platforms, we examine independent music, genre-blending, and why artistic excellence shouldn’t depend on major-label backing. The takeaway for independent artists: followers don’t guarantee revenue or ownership, protect your copyrights, understand contracts, and build direct-to-fan relationships. You don’t need a superstar audience to succeed. You need ownership, a smart monetization strategy, and loyal fans.

Music in this episode:

Intro: “Women in Music” — Sh!tty Princess

Songs: “Something in the Water” — Sh!tty Princess, Katie Welch; “I Love You” — Sh!tty Princess; “Mountains” — Sh!tty Princess

Outro: “Women in Music” — Sh!tty Princess

Apple Music

Spotify

PodBean EJazzRadio

FOLLOW Instagram: @therealmomoent TikTok: @therealmomoent Email: momoentertaInmentllc@gmail.com

Listen to Music Business on all streaming platforms & Ejazz Radio Wednesday & Thursday 11am PST

© 2026 Momo Entertainment. All rights reserved.