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Mar 12, 2026
Discussion of a little-known codicil in the Live Nation settlement and how it reshapes touring power dynamics. Examination of Ticketmaster data access rules that could change how artists reach fans. Deep dive into AI controversies, lawsuits, and startups reshaping music creation. Rundown of touring highlights across NYC, Nashville, and Los Angeles.
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AI Is Bleeding Into Music Production And Touring
- AI is rapidly embedding into music production and touring tools beyond just startups.
- Lars Murray cites Suno's producer usage and a Billboard deep dive with CEO Mikey Shulman as evidence of AI becoming a standard production tool.
Major Tech Firms Face Artist Lawsuits Over Training Data
- Large corporations are now facing legal challenges over AI training data just like startups.
- Murray highlights a coalition of indie artists suing Google over Lyria 3's unauthorized training and predicts strong legal merit for the artists' claims.
Wasserman Agency Rebrands To Team After Scandal
- Wasserman Agency renamed itself to Team after founder Casey Wasserman got Epstein, aiming to make the company salable.
- Murray frames the swift reputational damage and the rename as a small but necessary step toward finding a buyer.