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Music Business
Welcome to Music Business! This podcast is all about exposing the deep-rooted issues in the music industry—gatekeeping, exploitation, and outdated business models—while exploring how independent artists and new technologies are dismantling the system. Through investigative deep dives and candid conversations, we’ll uncover the hidden tactics labels and platforms use to maintain control—shady contracts, playlist manipulation, algorithmic bias, and even conspiracy theories about industry plants…
Episodes
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TBT: Who Controls the Music Business
TBT to one of our most popular episodes from the last few moths. Check it out! This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry breaks down the biggest power shifts…
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Spotify AI Remixes, Copyright Battles & Artist Ownership
This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry unpacks Spotify’s AI remix plans, 50 million AI spam tracks, major copyright battles, and Universal Music’s…
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The Grammy Power Play: AI, Ownership & Artist Leverage
This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry unpacks entertainment’s power players, from Grammy voting and billion-dollar AI startups to Taylor Swift’s fan-driven…
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From Attention to Trust: Music’s New Power Shift
This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry goes deeper than the headlines to unpack who really controls music’s power, money, and intellectual property. From…
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Taylor, Madonna & the AI Music Revolution
This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry breaks down the 2026 VMAs, Taylor Swift’s record-breaking night, Madonna’s legacy, and how artists are transforming…
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Who Owns the Music?
This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry breaks down the growing battle over music ownership as private equity moves deeper into independent catalogs and AI…
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Who Controls the Music Business?
This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry breaks down the biggest power shifts happening behind the music—from Universal’s lawsuit against DistroKid and the…
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TBT: The New Rules of Building a Music Career
TBT to one of our most popular episodes of the past two months: This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry explores why it may be the best (and most confusing)…
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DJ Mark Xtreme: AI, TikTok, Spotify & The New Music Economy
This week on Music Business, DJ Mark Xtreme returns for a wide-ranging conversation about where the music industry is heading. We dive into AI-generated…
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TBT: Pride, Performance, and the Power of Community
Throwback to one of our most popular episodes with NYX! This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry reunites with NYX for a lively Pride recap filled with drag…
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Ownership, AI & The New Music Economy
This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry breaks down five major trends reshaping the industry: Megan Thee Stallion’s artist-friendly deal, the battle over AI…
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Pride, Performance, and the Power of Community
This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry reunites with NYX for a lively Pride recap filled with drag, nightlife, reality TV, and the business of building…
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The New Rules of Building a Music Career
This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry explores why it may be the best (and most confusing) time ever to build a music career. From AI and music copyrights…
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The Global Shift Reshaping Music
This week on Music Business, we explored how Bad Bunny's record-breaking world tour proves that global audiences—not just the U.S.—are redefining mainstream…
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Building a Music Career That Lasts
Forget the headlines and viral moments—this episode of Music Business explores the trends reshaping the industry, from AI partnerships and catalog ownership to…
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AI, Authorship, and the Future of Music with Astrid Bin
This week on Music Business join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Astrid Bin, Principal Designer at RoEx, as we explore how AI is transforming the…
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AI, Spotify Trends & the Business Behind the Headlines
This week on Music Business, we explore the growing battle between AI and copyright, the latest Spotify trends, and why artists are winning through community…
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Record Deals Decoded: Labels, Distribution & the Business Behind the Music
In this episode of Music Business, we break down how record deals, record labels, and music distribution really work, separating industry myths from the…
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Reclaiming the Dance Floor with Motherfather
This week on Music Business, artist Motherfather joins the show to discuss the evolution from opera student and rock frontman to creator of a bold new…
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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…
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AI Artists Are Taking Over the Chats & Charts: Now What?
AI artists are topping the charts, but what does that mean for real musicians? In this episode of Music Business, Morgan Perry breaks down the biggest…
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Why Artists Fail and How to Win
In this episode of Music Business, host Morgan Perry unpacks the latest industry shifts, from AI-powered music licensing and TikTok's influence to the growing…
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Authenticity Over Algorithms: Morgan Keller on Music, Heartbreak & Staying True
In this episode of Music Business, rising singer-songwriter Morgan Keller joins the show for a candid conversation about the realities of life in the music…
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AI Music Fraud and Spotify’s Industry Reckoning: Mark Xtreme
In this episode of Music Business, Morgan Perry sits down with DJ Mark Xtreme for a deep dive into the rapidly evolving world of AI in the music industry. They…
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Creativity, Chaos, and Bad Decisions: The Story of Scott Nathan
This week in Music Business our special guest is Scott Nathan, the LA-based bestselling author, photographer, director, and podcaster behind The Big Book of…
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Sessions, Space, and Sound Evolution: Kevin Brandino Brandon
On this episode, three-time Emmy and nine-time Grammy winner Kevin Brandino Brandon joins the show to talk reclaiming music culture through live…
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Behind “FEELZ”: Innovation, Collaboration, and Independent Music
On this episode of Music Business, we sit down with Kirsten Collins, Princess, and Nathalie Bonin to talk about their new collaboration “FEELZ” under Momo…
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The Music Industry Is Changing Fast… Here’s What They’re Not Telling You
This week on Music Business, we break down the biggest shifts happening in the industry right now—from behind-the-scenes power moves to the trends shaping what…
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How Artists Actually Break Through: Inside Tower 26 Music with Mary Jurey
In this episode of Music Business, we sit down with Mary Jurey of Tower 26 Music to explore what it really takes to build a sustainable career in today’s music…
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Live Nation Monopoly Exposed?: Mark Xtreme
Returning guest, DJ Mark Xtreme, joins the show to unpack the explosive ruling against Live Nation and Ticketmaster—and what it means for artists, venues, and…
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From Pirate Radio to Prime Syncs: Inside Music Publishing with Mara Kuge
This week Music Business has a special guest: Mara Kuge, president and founder of Superior Music Publishing, takes us inside the making of 40 Watts from…
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FBF: Midwest Mayhem, Chicken Fingers, and Drag: A Weekend in Missouri
This week on Music Business, Nyx That Bitch joins us to recap a wild weekend performing at Truman State University alongside Shitty Princess and RuPaul’s Drag…
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Midwest Mayhem, Chicken Fingers, and Drag: A Weekend in Missouri
This week on Music Business, Nyx That Bitch joins us to recap a wild weekend performing at Truman State University alongside Shitty Princess and RuPaul’s Drag…
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FBF: From Mixtapes to Global Radio
Rerelease of our most streamed episode: From late-night studios in Uganda to a top-streamed independent station across Africa, Mark Xtreme’s journey is a…
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Bots, Bops, and Artist Announcements: This Week in Music
This episode of Music Business dives into the growing tension between AI innovation and copyright law, exploring how artists and companies are battling over…
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The Music Industry Isn’t Broken — It Was Built This Way.
On this episode of Music Business, we break down the conversation around Taylor Swift “blocking” other artists on the charts and what chart strategy really…
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Fake It ‘till You Make It: Part 2
In this episode of Music Business, we break down the mindset behind great live performances and why giving yourself grace on stage matters. The audience…
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Data, Clones, and Creative Control
This week Music Business explores how technology, data, and new platforms are reshaping the music industry, shifting power from traditional label systems to a…
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Fake It ‘till You Make It: Part 1
In this episode, Music Business breaks down what it really takes to navigate today’s music industry, from mastering professionalism and preparation to…
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Sessions, Space, and Sound Evolution: Kevin Brandino Brandon
On this episode, three-time Emmy and nine-time Grammy winner Kevin Brandino Brandon joins the show to talk reclaiming music culture through live…
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2026 Grammy Awards Recap
On this week’s episode of Music Business, we recap The 2026 Grammy Awards which was filled with both chaos and clarity—from Morgan’s Spirit Airlines betrayal…
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2026 Grammy Predictions
This week Music Business dives into the 2026 Grammy Awards, calling out the artists poised to dominate the night and the ones who might be shut out. We pull…
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From Mixtapes to Global Radio
From late-night studios in Uganda to a top-streamed independent station across Africa, Mark Xtreme’s journey is a masterclass in building culture from the…
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Creativity, Chaos, and Bad Decisions: The Story of Scott Nathan
The Music Business podcast, and his episode features Scott Nathan, the LA-based bestselling author, photographer, director, and podcaster behind The Big Book…
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Taylor Swift: Eras, Evolution, and the Billion-Dollar Question
This week on Music Business breaks down the latest chapter in Taylor Swift’s ever-expanding era, touching on her recent 36th birthday, a reported online smear…
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Behind the Beef: Music, Media, and the Making of a Cultural Moment
In this episode of Music Business, we break down the cultural waves created by 50 Cent’s new Netflix documentary and what it means for his long-running feud…
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From Remixes to Reiki: The Evolution of Suz Control
This week Music Business in collaboration with special guest Suz Control dives into Suz Control's upcoming single “You and I,” releasing December 6 which…
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The Not-So Glamorous Life of the Rich & Famous
This week Music Business dives into the not so glamorous life that celebrities live. Many times, the world that is presented to us by celebrities is so curated…
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Human vs. Machine: Who Owns the Future of Music?
In this episode, Music Business dives into the explosive rise of AI music artists—breaking down the real advantages like speed, scale, low costs…
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The World of Streaming: Spotify and Beyond
Music Business takes a deep dive into the industry of streaming this week. Key topics include breaking down how streaming giants like Spotify stack up against…
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Nightlife, Music, and Hustle: Connor Treacy
Morgan Perry sits down with Connor Treacy to talk about his rise from a teenage go-getter in the nightlife scene to a music industry insider. From managing…
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From St. Louis to Stardom: momo entertainment
Follow along as host Morgan Perry and her brother Charlie dive into the realities of running an indie music label, Momo Entertainment. They discuss Morgan’s…
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Feast or Famine: How Musicians Can Sustain Their Careers ft. David Wilkerson
Music Business hosts a special guest: David Wilkerson. David is the author of the "Musician's Feast or Famine Playbook," and he discusses strategies for…
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Making Sense of “The Life of a Showgirl”
Back at it again with another Taylor Swift themed episode! This time, the focus is on her new album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” Within just the first few days…
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Paris Hilton CAN DJ
Music Business recaps Paris Hilton’s epic house party, complete with festival-level production and celebrity guests like Bebe Rexha, Sydney Sweeney, Molly…
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The Crazy Life of America's Favorite Showgirl: Dissecting Being a Swiftie
Step into the world of Taylor Swift and the unstoppable Swifties! This episode celebrates the magic of growing up with her music and the inclusive community…
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Superfans, AI & The Future of Music: Taz from Levellr Explains the Solution
In this game-changing episode, Morgan sits down with Taz, Music Lead at Levellr, to unpack how AI and tech platforms are revolutionizing fan engagement in the…
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Breaking Into the Music Scene with Suz Control
In this episode, we sit down with rising talent Suz Control to talk about her journey into the music scene and the wild ride so far. From unforgettable moments…
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Coachella
This week, we’re breaking down everything that went down in the desert: the iconic, the chaotic, and the overpriced. From Charli XCX blowing the crowd away to…
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Releasing A Song A Day for 1000 Days on Spotify ft. DRMAGDN
In this episode, Morgan Perry sits down with producer and drummer Drmagdn for a raw, unfiltered chat about hacking the Spotify algorithm, building organic…