EPISODE · Mar 20, 2025 · 26 MIN
The New BIGGEST Music Industry SCAM...
from Top Music Attorney Podcast With Miss Krystle · host Top Music Attorney
In this episode titled " The New BIGGEST Music Industry SCAM..." of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle uncovers a new and deeply concerning trend in the music industry. While looking into recent developments, Miss Krystle stumbled upon something that could have major implications for independent artists. What seemed like a simple incentive program turned out to be something far more complicated, raising serious questions about how music rights are being handled. This isn’t the first time artists have been put in a vulnerable position, but this latest shift takes things to another level. With vague terms and hidden risks, many may not realize what they’re actually agreeing to. If you’re distributing your music, you’ll want to hear this. 00:00 Coming Up 00:20 Introduction 00:30 Issues With Distributors 01:00 Understanding Terms of Service 01:23 A Concerning New Trend 01:50 Recent Industry Announcement 02:31 New Program Overview 03:13 Financial Incentives for Artists 04:50 The Role of AI in Music Distribution 05:54 Background on a Key Player 06:27 Discussion With a Distributor 07:35 Anticipating Policy Changes 08:37 Reviewing Updated Terms 08:56 Notable Changes to Services 10:33 New AI-Related Program 12:53 Rights & Revenue Considerations 14:08 How Payouts Are Structured 14:40 Control & Ownership Concerns 15:35 Potential New AI Developments 17:04 What’s Missing From the New Terms 17:50 How Distributors Are Using Your Music 18:32 Earnings vs. Expectations 19:11 Update on Distribution Codes 19:53 Why This Matters to Artists 21:00 Comment "No AI Training" & Tag Your Music Distributor! Legal Disclaimer: The information, ideas, and suggestions in this video are not intended to be legal advice. Before following any suggestions contained in this video, you should consult your personal attorney. The speaker shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising as a consequence of your use or application of any information or suggestion in this video. Pursuant to the fair use doctrine under the 1978 Copyright Act, a copyrighted work owned by another may be used for criticism, commentary, news reporting, and educational purposes. The use of the livestream contained in this video falls within the fair use doctrine. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🟡Become Your Own Record Label: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/becomeyourownrecordlabel 💻 #1 Resource For Artists And Producers: https://www.topmusicattorney.com ⚖ Hire An Attorney: https://www.delgadoentertainmentlaw.com 📺 Get Your Music Into Tv/Film/Games: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/sync 📰 Get My Newsletter: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/newsletter/ 📄 8 Essential Music Contracts Bundle: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/contractsbundle 🎧 Listen To The TMA Podcast On All Streaming: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/podcast 🟢 Free Stuff: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/free-stuff Miss Krystle Artist Links: https://www.misskrystle.com
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In this episode titled " The New BIGGEST Music Industry SCAM..." of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle uncovers a new and deeply concerning trend in the music industry. While looking into recent developments, Miss Krystle stumbled upon something that could have major implications for independent artists. What seemed like a simple incentive program turned out to be something far more complicated, raising serious questions about how music rights are being handled. This isn’t the first time artists have been put in a vulnerable position, but this latest shift takes things to another level. With vague terms and hidden risks, many may not realize what they’re actually agreeing to. If you’re distributing your music, you’ll want to hear this. 00:00 Coming Up00:20 Introduction00:30 Issues With Distributors01:00 Understanding Terms of Service01:23 A Concerning New Trend01:50 Recent Industry Announcement02:31 New Program Overview03:13 Financial Incentives for Artists04:50 The Role of AI in Music Distribution05:54 Background on a Key Player06:27 Discussion With a Distributor07:35 Anticipating Policy Changes08:37 Reviewing Updated Terms08:56 Notable Changes to Services10:33 New AI-Related Program12:53 Rights & Revenue Considerations14:08 How Payouts Are Structured14:40 Control & Ownership Concerns15:35 Potential New AI Developments17:04 What’s Missing From the New Terms17:50 How Distributors Are Using Your Music18:32 Earnings vs. Expectations19:11 Update on Distribution Codes19:53 Why This Matters to Artists21:00 Comment "No AI Training" & Tag Your Music Distributor! Legal Disclaimer: The information, ideas, and suggestions in this video are not intended to be legal advice. Before following any suggestions contained in this video, you should consult your personal attorney. The speaker shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising as a consequence of your use or application of any information or suggestion in this video. Pursuant to the fair use doctrine under the 1978 Copyright Act, a copyrighted work owned by another may be used for criticism, commentary, news reporting, and educational purposes. The use of the livestream contained in this video falls within the fair use doctrine.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🟡Become Your Own Record Label:https://www.topmusicattorney.com/becomeyourownrecordlabel💻 #1 Resource For Artists And Producers: https://www.topmusicattorney.com⚖ Hire An Attorney: https://www.delgadoentertainmentlaw.com📺 Get Your Music Into Tv/Film/Games: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/sync📰 Get My Newsletter: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/newsletter/📄 8 Essential Music Contracts Bundle: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/contractsbundle🎧 Listen To The TMA Podcast On All Streaming: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/podcast🟢 Free Stuff: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/free-stuff Miss Krystle Artist Links: https://www.misskrystle.com
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