Time: ~33 min.

It’s Episode 89! In this episode, I’m covering some major music news, including The U.S. government’s antitrust case against Live Nation has suddenly been settled, but the story isn’t over yet as dozens of states plan to continue pursuing the fight over ticketing competition and consumer harm.

I also break down Apple Music’s new “AI transparency tags,” designed to label when artificial intelligence was used in a track’s creation. It’s an interesting step toward transparency, but the big question is how effective it will really be.

And in a cultural twist, some Gen Z and millennial listeners are stepping away from streaming and rediscovering CDs and other physical media as a way to experience music more intentionally. I tell you why.

Plus, I’ve got 5 wonderful indie tracks, some music history moments that changed the industry forever, a marketing tip about engaging in Facebook groups, and a fascinating science story about NASA successfully changing the orbit of an asteroid.

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Live Nation Settles with DOJ, 30 states aren't finished with them yet. https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/03/09/live-nation-states-litigation/

Apple Music attempts control over AI music https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/music/apple-music-can-now-flag-ai-content-but-only-if-distributors-elect-to-label-it-121521873.html

Gen Z wants to own music instead of streaming it https://www.newsweek.com/gen-zers-canceling-spotify-buying-cds-insteadheres-why-11627004

NASA changed an asteroid's orbital path https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/nasa-changed-an-asteroids-orbital-path-around-the-sun-a-first-for-humankind/

MUSIC:

Seth Newton – Life Jacket https://sethnewtonmusic.wixsite.com/sethnewtonmusic

The Woodworks – You SOB I’m In https://linktr.ee/thewoodworksband

Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers – Yeh Shoobeh https://rogerclyneandthepeacemakers.com/

Other Brother Daryl – Peaceful Alibi https://linktr.ee/otherbrotherdarryl

Corina Toothacker – Human Medicine https://sites.google.com/corinasrae.com/home/home/music

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Time: ~32 min.

It’s Episode 88! This week I’m breaking down some big power shifts currently happening in the music industry. Growing fallout at Wasserman and artist departures, and the ongoing Live Nation and Ticketmaster antitrust lawsuit and why consumer advocates are worried it won’t move forward. I also talk about TikTok’s new hyper-local “Local Feed” feature, what it could mean for artist discovery, and the privacy concerns involved.

Plus, I share new indie music, a marketing tip on why the best time to promote is before you need it, and a heartwarming good news story about an the youngest Grammy winner ever. As always, it’s music, industry insight, and real talk about how these changes impact independent artists and creators navigating today’s landscape.

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Wasserman Artists drop the label https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/02/19/wasserman-artist-exits-2026/

Live Nation working with Trump to make suit disappear? https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/02/12/live-nation-litigation-ncl-statement/

Tik Tok rolling out a hyper local feed https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/02/12/tiktok-us-precise-location-local-feed/

Napster creating AI powered music tool https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/01/28/napster-ai-music-creation-rollout/

8 year old youngest Grammy winner ever https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/8-year-old-maryland-girl-becomes-youngest-grammy-winner-ever-with-daddy-daughter-album-collaboration/

MUSIC:

Joey Wit – Heavy Crown https://joeywit.com/

KONGOS – Cruel https://kongos.com/

Dorsten – Mountain Song https://dorstenmusic.com/

Paracress – Waste https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/paracress/waste

TELL – Things to do when it’s dark https://telltheband.com/

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Time: ~31 min

It’s Episode 87! This week covering a wide range of music industry news, indie music, and marketing insights for artists and creators.

I chat about the Super Bowl’s music spotlight, including reactions to the halftime show and a musician’s response to lip-sync accusations. I also break down why TikTok Shop is ending independent seller shipping, what that means for brands and creators, and how Spotify’s removal of millions of streams from a major album raises ongoing concerns about bots, AI, and streaming integrity, especially for independent artists.

Along the way, I’m sharing new music from independent musicians in New England and Ireland, plus a look back at key moments in music history and a marketing tip on building consistency that goes beyond posting frequency.

I wrap things up with some nerdy good news about The Wizard of Oz (yes, the original film).

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Kid Rock swears he didn't lip sync, it's just the video was off https://consequence.net/2026/02/kid-rock-swears-he-wasnt-lip-syncing/

TikTok ending independent shipping on site https://www.adweek.com/media/tiktok-shop-to-end-independent-shipping-us-logistics/

Spotify removes 25 million streams from tracks https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/02/03/spotify-removes-streams-21-savage/

The Wizard of Oz coming back to broadcast TV after ~30 years https://nerdist.com/article/the-wizard-of-oz-returns-to-broadcast-tv-after-28-years/

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MUSIC:

Hotel Saturn – As Long As It Lasts https://hotelsaturn.bandcamp.com/

Jennifer Tefft and the Strange – A Little More https://jennifertefft.com/

Derek Smith and the Cosmic Vultures – Hollow Choir https://linktr.ee/TheCosmicVultures

Arrows of Athena – You & Me https://arrowsofathena.bandcamp.com/

Martin Moran – The River https://linktr.ee/soy.martino

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