Decibel and Docket

In this episode of Decibel & Docket , the music industry’s sharpest legal and business podcast dives into ticket scams, venue battles, and the latest chapter in the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar legal drama. Hosted by veteran music journalist Dave Brooks and attorney Mike Seville, the show explores the intersection of the music business, live entertainment, and the law with expert insight and irrev...

In this special solo episode of Decibel & Docket , host Dave Brooks unpacks one of the most sprawling—and revealing—Senate hearings the live entertainment industry has seen in years. Recorded in the wake of the January 28, 2026 U.S. Senate Commerce Subcommittee hearing, this episode breaks down what lawmakers, artists, venues, ticketing giants, and resale lobbyists said on the record about tic...

Decibel & Docket returns with a sharp, insider breakdown of two of the most contentious issues in the modern music business: digital ticket fraud and AI music licensing . Hosted by veteran entertainment journalist Dave Brooks and attorney Mike Seville , this episode digs deep into the legal gray areas reshaping live entertainment, ticketing, and artist rights. The episode opens with a detailed...

Welcome to Episode 1 of Decibel & Docket , a podcast examining the legal, financial, and cultural forces shaping the modern music industry. Hosted by longtime music business reporter Dave Brooks and entertainment attorney Mike Seville , the show dives deep into lawsuits, licensing battles, streaming economics, touring, and artist rights — translating complex legal issues into plain language fo...