Scene Mom Says: Ticket Scams, AI Music and Podcasts, & Costs of Convenience

Time: ~30 min. It’s Episode 83! This week I dive into some of the biggest issues facing artists and creators right now. There’s an increase in trends that could hurt independent artists: Rising digital ticket scams and what they mean for indie shows, major lawsuits over unpaid streaming royalties, and the growing flood of AI-generated music and podcasts hitting streaming platforms. I break down why these trends matter, how they impact discovery and trust, and why direct fan support is more important than ever for independent artists. Plus, I share new indie music, key moments in music history, a practical marketing reminder for creators, and a bit of nerdy news. Always grateful for your support! LINKS: SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER!  http://eepurl.com/i77C9U Get your merch! https://scenemomsays.threadless.com/ Join the exclusive group on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/965285292398533  Content Calendar Special!  Digital ticket scams are getting worse https://www.fastcompany.com/91471653/digital-ticketing-was-supposed-to-stop-fraud-but-ticket-scams-have-gotten-worse-just-ask-taylor-swift Los Lobos suing Sony https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/01/09/los-lobos-lawsuits-sony-music-sony-pictures/ ~400,000 people are subscribed to AI podcasts https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/12/14/audio-startup-podcast-ai-churn/ 97% of listeners can't tell AI music from the real thing https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/11/12/deezer-ai-music/ Betty Boop and more enter the public domain in 2026 https://www.npr.org/2025/12/26/nx-s1-5649395/public-domain-2026-copyright-betty-boop-pluto MUSIC: Prince Mirth – Sometimes A Thief  https://princemirth.com/ The Darts – Midnight Creep https://linktr.ee/thedartsus Emby Alexander – Coin https://embyalexander.bandcamp.com/ (Call 244-255-EMBY!) MRCH – Escape the Dark https://www.mrchmusic.com/ Glass Apple Bonzai – Love & Hatred in MegaWave City https://glassapplebonzai.bandcamp.com/ Feedback: [email protected] Submit Your Music: https://danicutler.com/podcast/submit-your-music/ All Things Dani https://linktr.ee/dcutleraz