Time: 28 min.

It’s Episode 93! This episode has a theme running through it whether I planned it that way or not. AI is everywhere, it's causing real damage to real people, and the industry is starting to fight back. We've got a story about an artist defamation suit that genuinely made my jaw drop, some big moves from Spotify, a wild statistic about how many new podcasts are actually fake, and a science story about sound that took me completely by surprise. Plus your weekly marketing tip, music history, and some great indie tracks. Tap play!

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New YouTube tool replaces music instantly https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/05/05/youtube-quick-music-swap-ai/

39% of podcasts are AI generated https://gizmodo.com/more-than-a-third-of-all-new-podcasts-are-ai-generated-2000753786

New Spotify badge shows music that is not AI generated https://www.engadget.com/2161028/spotifys-new-verification-badge-shows-that-music-is-not-ai-generated/

Musician sues Google after AI overview wrongly says he's a sex offender https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/05/05/musician-sues-google-ai-overview-wrong/

The sound of rain makes seeds grow faster https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/the-sound-of-rain-makes-seeds-grow-faster-mit/

MUSIC:

oceans Of emotions - Hearts Doin Time https://cactus-heart.com/

Adam Sherman Band - Miles https://linktr.ee/adamshermanmusic

Sour Ops – Opting Out https://sourops.com/

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Time: ~30 min.

It’s Episode 92! Scene Mom is BACK! I have missed you! I just got home from the most epic solo cross-country road trip and I am rested, recharged, and ready to jump back in. Got to see so many amazing people, caught some incredible live music, and the desert did its best to completely dehydrate me.

This week's episode is a good one. We've got some big music industry news that has people talking, a marketing tip about getting more reach without spending more money, music history, Arizona indie tracks fresh from the road, and possibly the wildest science story I have ever shared in 92 episodes. You're just going to have to listen to find out what that is. Let’s go!

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Live Nation found guilty, naturally they appeal https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/15/politics/ticketmaster-live-nation-monopoly-verdict

YouTube turning audio into an ad product with help from SiriusXM https://digiday.com/marketing/youtube-is-turning-audio-into-an-ad-product-siriusxm-is-selling-it/

Kid Rock can't sell tickets https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/04/15/kid-rock-music-festival-discounted-slow-ticket-sales/

Tinkle often at your next music festival, you could save a forest https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgk5k7lkv0o

Market tip: reallocate your ad dollars to podcasts https://www.edisonresearch.com/reallocating-ad-dollars-to-podcasts-can-deliver-41-growth-in-reach/

MUSIC:

Scattered Melodies – Philly https://www.instagram.com/scatteredmelodies/

Japhy’s Descent – Cuyahoga https://www.instagram.com/japhysdescent/

Decker – Mojave https://www.deckermusic.org/

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Time: ~36 min.

It’s Episode 91! We've got some crazy music news this week. The first ever federal criminal conviction for AI streaming fraud just happened, Sony pulled over 135,000 deepfake songs from streaming platforms, and Spotify announced something that honestly should have existed years ago. Plus your weekly marketing tip, some music history, another nerdy science story about anxiety that I think you're really going to want to hear, and five indie tracks I'm loving right now. Tap play and let’s go!

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Man found guilty of streaming fraud using AI to create songs and bots to stream them https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/03/19/streaming-music-slop-scammer-sentence/

SONY requests removal of more than 135k AI-generated songs from streaming platforms https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/03/18/sony-music-deepfakes-removal-comments/

Spotify adds edit button to let you control your algorithm https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/03/16/spotify-edit-button-algorithm/

Listening to music really does reduce anxiety. The science: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260315225133.htm

MUSIC:

The Frequency Principle – Cool Kidz https://thefrequencyprinciple.com/

Battlemode – Chasing Kaoss https://linktr.ee/BattlemodeMusic

MRCH – Ashes https://linktr.ee/mrchmusic

Voltaire’s Ghost – Spirit Animal https://www.voltairesghost.com/

Ali A and the Agency – Arizona Sunset https://aliaandtheagency.com/

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Time: ~34min.

It’s episode 90! I know, two weeks in a row, I'm on a roll! This week I've got five indie tracks for you including another artist who'll be playing Montapalooza in May, a breakdown of what the Supreme Court's AI copyright decision actually means for creators, Kelly Clarkson calling out American Idol on live TV, and a marketing tip that's all about where your promo dollars can go further. Plus music history and a genuinely fun science story to close things out. Keep blinking and take a listen!

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Supreme Court doesn't care if you want to copyright your AI generated art https://www.engadget.com/ai/the-supreme-court-doesnt-care-if-you-want-to-copyright-your-ai-generated-art-171849407.html?src=rss

Kelly Clarkson still waiting for her million from winning American Idol https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/03/11/kelly-clarkson-never-got-1m-american-idol-prize-money/

Relocate some of that ad budget to podcasts https://www.edisonresearch.com/reallocating-ad-dollars-to-podcasts-can-deliver-41-growth-in-reach/

Blink to the beat https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/music-even-makes-you-blink-to-the-beat/

MUSIC:

The Far Out - Laurel https://bio.site/thefarout

Jesus The Dinosaur - Sweet Nothing https://linktr.ee/Jesusthedinosaur

Faun Flora - I Wish I Was My Own Friend https://faunflora.com/

The Ringer Soundtrack - Voicemail https://theringersoundtrack.bandcamp.com/

Scattered Melodies - You Bad (Live) https://www.instagram.com/scatteredmelodies/

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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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Time: ~30 min.

It’s Episode 86! This week I dive into the latest music industry shifts, starting with Bandcamp's bold new policy to officially ban music generated by artificial intelligence to "keep Bandcamp human". We recap the historic wins from the 68th Grammy Awards, where Bad Bunny made history with the first Spanish-language Album of the Year, and discuss why artists should—and do—use their platforms to speak on social issues.

The episode also covers why the Red Hot Chili Peppers are distancing themselves from a new Netflix documentary and provides an update on the Mesa Music Festival's new dates in October. For the creators, I offer a marketing tip on why avoiding "rage-bait" is essential for a sustainable brand. Finally, we wrap up with a positive story about an artist turning a French wheat field into a giant photographic image using nothing but photosynthesis.

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Bandcamp bans AI music with strict new rules https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/01/26/bandcamp-banned-ai-music-rules/

2026 Grammy winner breakdown https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/grammys-2026-winners-list/story?id=129680335

Red Hot Chili Peppers don't want to give it away now https://consequence.net/2026/01/red-hot-chili-peppers-distance-themselves-from-new-netflix-documentary/

A field of wheat becomes world's largest living photograph https://thelaughingotter.com/2026/02/02/a-field-of-wheat-becomes-the-worlds-largest-living-photograph/

MUSIC:

The Maladapative – Used To It https://themaladaptive.bandcamp.com/

The Grownup Noise – Change Your Mind https://www.thegrownupnoise.com/

The Darts – Apocalypse https://linktr.ee/thedartsus

Paper Foxes – Exodus https://linktr.ee/paperfoxes

Palais Ideal – Here and Now https://palaisideal.bandcamp.com/

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