Episode 326

Your Morning Coffee Podcast · Nov 2, 2026 · 36m

Episode 326

This week, your hosts Jay Gilbert & Mike Etchart break down these important music industry stories:

• Spotify Plans Q1 2027 Launch for AI Covers and Remixes Tool, Weighing $4–$5 Monthly Price

• Is The Music Business Collapsing? The Major Labels Made Seven Big Mistakes—And Are Now Paying The Price.

• Don't Bet Against Merck Mercuriadis: Hipgnosis Artist Partnerships and the Value Shift to Artists

• Spotify's Potential Bill If The MLC Wins Its 'Bundling' Lawsuit Outright Rises To $619M

Plus an audio drop with Ari Herstand, who breaks down how the MLC is about to distrubute unclaimed…