Music Business

This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry sits down with LA producer and mixing engineer Danielle Olivia to discuss the realities of being an independent artist. From studio collaboration and vocal production to networking, feedback, and industry relationships, we explore what it takes to grow beyond the music. Danielle shares her journey from songwriting and college during COVID to engineering in...

TBT to one of our most popular episodes from the last few moths. Check it out! 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...

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, A...

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 categor...

This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry goes deeper than the headlines to unpack who really controls music’s power, money, and intellectual property. From Taylor Swift engineering fan consumption and Drake challenging Grammy authority to Sony fighting AI deepfakes, streaming fraud, catalog acquisitions, and AI licensing, the industry is rewriting the rules of ownership. We explore artist identit...

This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry breaks down the 2026 VMAs, Taylor Swift’s record-breaking night, Madonna’s legacy, and how artists are transforming into creative institutions and global brands. We dive into Billboard chart history, cross-genre hits, artist longevity, album rollouts, fandom, visual storytelling, and the growing business of owning your audience and intellectual property. P...

This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry breaks down the growing battle over music ownership as private equity moves deeper into independent catalogs and AI reshapes copyright, licensing, and artist rights. We dive into music finance, master ownership, catalog acquisitions, AI consent, streaming fraud, metadata, royalties, and why reading the fine print has never been more important. Spotify is i...

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 dee...

TBT to one of our most popular episodes of the past two months: This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry explores why it may be the best (and most confusing) time ever to build a music career. From AI and music copyrights to Wall Street investing in catalogs, the episode reveals where real opportunities and ownership stakes are emerging. Morgan breaks down why strong branding, touring, and unforg...

This week on Music Business, DJ Mark Xtreme returns for a wide-ranging conversation about where the music industry is heading. We dive into AI-generated artists, Spotify’s evolving AI policies, TikTok-driven discovery, streaming, music tech, and the changing power dynamic between artists and major labels. Mark explains why AI should be a tool rather than the artist, while exploring how musicians c...

Throwback to one of our most popular episodes with NYX!   This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry reunites with NYX for a lively Pride recap filled with drag, nightlife, reality TV, and the business of building community. They dive into the resilience of West Hollywood, the importance of supporting local venues, and how drag performers are creating opportunities for the next generation. NYX also...

This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry breaks down five major trends reshaping the industry: Megan Thee Stallion’s artist-friendly deal, the battle over AI music licensing, Spotify’s fan-made AI remixes, Ticketmaster’s integration with Google Gemini, and BTS challenging the Grammys’ new Asian Pop category. The episode explores how artists are fighting for ownership while labels, AI companies, a...

This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry reunites with NYX for a lively Pride recap filled with drag, nightlife, reality TV, and the business of building community. They dive into the resilience of West Hollywood, the importance of supporting local venues, and how drag performers are creating opportunities for the next generation. NYX also shares behind-the-scenes stories from WeHo Pride, Snapcha...

This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry explores why it may be the best (and most confusing) time ever to build a music career. From AI and music copyrights to Wall Street investing in catalogs, the episode reveals where real opportunities and ownership stakes are emerging. Morgan breaks down why strong branding, touring, and unforgettable fan experiences can matter more than chasing viral momen...

This week on Music Business, we explored how Bad Bunny's record-breaking world tour proves that global audiences—not just the U.S.—are redefining mainstream success. The episode dives into the growing battle over AI in music, examining who owns creative rights, who gets paid, and why authenticity still matters in an AI-powered industry. We also unpacks Patreon’s latest layoffs, explaining why arti...

Forget the headlines and viral moments—this episode of Music Business explores the trends reshaping the industry, from AI partnerships and catalog ownership to Spotify's evolving ecosystem and artist rights. Morgan Perry explains why owning your masters, building a business, and cultivating a loyal community matter more than chasing algorithms. The episode also breaks down music publishing, songwr...

This week on Music Business join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Astrid Bin, Principal Designer at RoEx, as we explore how AI is transforming the music industry without replacing the artist. From AI-assisted mixing and mastering to the future of creative collaboration, Astrid shares how technology can empower independent musicians while preserving human authorship. We unpack the myths...

This week on Music Business, we explore the growing battle between AI and copyright, the latest Spotify trends, and why artists are winning through community, not algorithms. We also discuss the rise of dance music, the return of legacy artists, and what independent musicians can learn from today's biggest success stories. Plus, we break down the business, branding, and buzz surrounding Taylor Swi...

In this episode of Music Business, we break down how record deals, record labels, and music distribution really work, separating industry myths from the realities every artist should understand. From major labels versus independent paths to advances, recoupment, royalties, and 360 deals, this episode explains how artists get paid—and what they may be giving up in return. You'll also learn why digi...

This week on Music Business, artist Motherfather joins the show to discuss the evolution from opera student and rock frontman to creator of a bold new dance-pop project rooted in queer expression and high-fashion visuals. Fresh off a Pride Festival debut and preparing to release a debut album, Motherfather shares lessons learned from life in bands, building an independent career, and finding an au...

In this episode of Music Business, we break down how AI is reshaping the music industry, shifting the conversation from fear to ownership, licensing, and who gets paid. We explores why independent artists should focus less on going viral and more on building direct fan relationships, communities, and sustainable revenue streams. The episode highlights how super fans, live experiences, and audience...

AI artists are topping the charts, but what does that mean for real musicians? In this episode of Music Business, Morgan Perry breaks down the biggest opportunities, risks, and controversies surrounding AI's growing influence on the music industry. From streaming royalties and licensing battles to authenticity and artist survival, discover what's really happening behind the headlines. Learn how in...

In this episode of Music Business, host Morgan Perry unpacks the latest industry shifts, from AI-powered music licensing and TikTok's influence to the growing focus on artist ownership and superfans. Drawing from Donald Passman's All You Need to Know About the Music Business, Morgan explains why business knowledge—not just talent—determines long-term success. Learn the basics of copyrights, master...

In this episode of Music Business, rising singer-songwriter Morgan Keller joins the show for a candid conversation about the realities of life in the music industry. From her skepticism of award shows to her thoughts on industry-manufactured artists like Benson Boone, Keller doesn't hold back. She opens up about the heartbreak that inspired her latest EP, the emotional toll of infidelity, and how...

In this episode of Music Business, Morgan Perry sits down with DJ Mark Xtreme for a deep dive into the rapidly evolving world of AI in the music industry. They unpack the rise of AI-generated artists, cloned celebrity vocals, streaming fraud, and the growing tension between technology and human creativity. The conversation explores how platforms like Spotify and TikTok are reshaping music discover...