Why Ownership Beats Virality in Music Today

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 ownership are becoming more valuable than streams and social metrics alone. Plus, we covers the latest music business news, including AI copyright battles, artist funding opportunities, streaming challenges, and the future of independent artist success.   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   FOLLOW Instagram: @therealmomoent TikTok: @therealmomoent Email: [email protected]   Listen to Music Business on all streaming platforms & Ejazz Radio Wednesday & Thursday 11am PST