Beyond the Catalog: The KISS Deal and the Future of Music IP
What happens to a rock band's legacy when the touring stops forever?
When Pophouse acquired the KISS catalog, brand, name, image, and likeness rights, they didn't just buy music. They bought the blueprint for keeping one of rock's most iconic bands alive indefinitely through digital avatars, biometric data, and AI-driven live experiences. This deal, built on the success of ABBA Voyage and developed in partnership with Industrial Light and Magic, may be the most forward thinking music IP acquisition ever negotiated.
In this episode, Dmitri unpacks it all with Spencer Klein, chair of Morrison…
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