UNLIMITED SUPPLY with Digital Music News

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Coverage of the Live Nation trial and the defense narrative around Ticketmaster's dominance. The UMG vs Believe settlement over knockoff tracks gets attention. Controversy around Ye costs a major festival sponsor. A playful NYC mayoral song contest with Cardi B is highlighted. Industry moves include a high-profile YouTube exit and a new CEO at Epic Records.

Discussion of TikTok's Cameo tie‑in and new creator monetization. A look at Instagram superfans data and why it matters for music promotion. Spotify's shift toward an interactive, video‑heavy ecosystem and the tensions that creates. Breakdown of Universal Music Group's big share buyback. Hybe's $100M push into the U.S. market.

A rundown of Warner Music Group buying Revelator and what that means for indie distribution. A surprising box office snapshot where Ed Sheeran tops charts from Australia and New Zealand. A look at long‑running female touring powerhouses and rising younger stars. Updates on the Live Nation trial and who is selling out major cities this week.

A playful rundown of K-pop branded Happy Meals and their pop-culture spin. A deep dive into how YouTube's data pull reshaped Billboard charts. Conversation about large-scale social tactics that spark virality and why human effort still matters. Notes on recent viral music moments and a prankish AI bit that questions automation.

A fast-paced rundown of the GenAI music arms race and new model launches shaking up creation workflows. Coverage of a distribution company acquisition and its YouTube monetization strengths. A critical take on a recent newspaper interview about platform priorities and democracy. New AI detection tools for copyrighted music and lyrics make the landscape more contentious.

A lively rundown of BTS reclaiming No.1 and how sales versus streaming shaped that comeback. A look at Ella Langley’s country-pop crossover and her Hot 100 streak. A debate on clipping and short-form marketing reshaping promotion. A reflection on how fandom connects industry insiders and artists.

They mark a 500th show milestone with a playful glossary of inside terms. Definitions like 'Queener' and 'Rod' get unpacked alongside catalog valuations and sync-driven windfalls. A listener question sparks a profile of Eduardo Rivadavia and his memorable 'great philosopher' line. A throwback Song of the Week and marketing takeaways wrap up the celebration.

Howie Singer, an NYU music business adjunct and former Warner Music Group chief technologist, rails against misleading generative AI training claims. He calls out use of pirate libraries, BitTorrent upload issues, and legal fair-use debates. Short, sharp takes on corporate choices and accountability in music tech.

Lydia Valentino, viral correspondent who tracks Shazam and streaming virality. She breaks down Shazam-driven boosts from Peaky Blinders and highlights Nothing But Thieves and Julia Wolfe trending moments. She also covers Sora’s rapid rise and shutdown and TikTok/YouTube ad and creator tool shifts.