$2 billion is lost to streaming fraud each year, representing about 7-10% of total streaming royalties, and growing.Streamfarms, consisting of AI bots, and more likely people in developing countries PRETENDING TO BE AI BOTS, are paid to rapidly inflate the number of streams of a song, as well as likes, follows, and playlists, pushing both human and fake artists to the top.Other artists find market visibility to be monopolised by fraudsters and mediocre music. It's already been hard to break through,

Link to video: https://youtu.be/hJeu5KvgBww"You have to die before they think you are worth anything". Jimi Hendrix The deaths of the greatest generation of rockers, is bringing in millions of dollars, and the industry has learned to cash in. Even just a rumor of a death, like when Paul McCartney was supposed dead and replaced by a double (he wasn't), can result in big boosts in sales and streams. With the assassination of John Lennon, the records labels began to realize that when an artist dies,

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Jonesy believes that every aspiring musician should be given a kitten before the first music lesson! In this podcast, Jonesy the cat points to famous DJ and producer deadmau5: "While cats may sometimes be destructive, deadmau5 is a fan of having feline pals around." As cat-dad to Peanut, Dizzy and Dolly, even though they may be a pain at times, he believes that's 'The price of a cat'. And surely Peanut, Dizzy and Dolly simply tolerate a cat-dad that wears mouse ears! Sometimes, just giving a cat a

From the days of hipster musicians touring living rooms, to the present with major acts playing in backyards and bowling alleys, artists are skipping large venues and thinking small, the stage wherever they can strap on a guitar and play. With fans having to finance tickets to go to concerts, the trend is for the artists to go to them. Bands like All American Rejects achieved over 4 Million dollars in marketing on their 'House Party Tour' by playing at skating rinks and homes. Now the labels and

Artistic passion meets professional integrity in this fascinating conversation with Cat Johnson, owner of Dark Horse Tattoos in Fredericksburg. With over 20 years of experience tattooing and 17 years running her own studio, Cat takes us behind the scenes of an industry often shrouded in misconceptions. The journey begins with an unexpected spark of inspiration—an HBO movie watched by an 11-year-old Cat that featured a full-body tattoo that captivated her imagination. That moment of fascinati...

[Warning...this vid is a little philosophic] While watching an interview of David Gilmore about his newest album, Luck and Strange, I was reminded that music is a gift to humans. That AI will never wait for years to finish a song, always looking for that special something it needs to complete it. That AI will never be visited by a Muse. That AI will never experience music. The Cambridge dictionary defines muse as: a person, or an imaginary being or force that gives someone ideas and helps them to

Podcast at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOzs8lbX9g41 - Courts just opened the door for AI to copy copyrighted material under Fair Use, as long as they purchase 1 copy. 2 - The First Record Label to Exclusively Feature AI Artists: IT'S ALL FAKE. Artists, Music, Backstories, Videos...everything. 3 - "There's No Going Back!" 'Deezer' Chief Innovation Officer.Sources at https://snydersmusicbiznews.blogspot.com/2025/06/is-it-real-or-is-it-ai.htmlSubStack https://srfrjff.substack.com

In this episode, we’ll walk you through the essential steps for planning the perfect catering menu and reducing stress during challenging times. Planning a funeral catering menu is a delicate task that requires careful consideration. By focusing on your guests’ needs and honoring your loved one, you can create a comforting and memorable experience. Whether you’re hosting a formal service or a casual gathering, partnering with a trusted Arizona funeral catering company like AZ Inspirations Cat...

A former exec at Meta (Facebook) said "...asking for permission from rights owners to train models would 'basically kill the AI industry in this country overnight.' " In 1997, it was the new technology, MP3s, used by Napster, that the labels said would kill Music. Back then the labels sued Napster, Kazaa, etc; today the labels are suing Suno and Udio. Is history repeating itself? Lot's of parallels!

A former exec at Meta (Facebook) said "...asking for permission from rights owners to train models would 'basically kill the AI industry in this country overnight.' " In 1997, it was the new technology, MP3s, used by Napster, that the labels said would kill Music. Back then the labels sued Napster, Kazaa, etc; today the labels are suing Suno and Udio. Is history repeating itself? Lot's of parallels!Sources at https://snydersmusicbiznews.blogspot.com/2025/06/is-this-day-music-died.html

Sunwear sales are often an afterthought in optical retail—but according to Renato Cappuccitti, that’s a costly mistake. With decades of experience in product development, manufacturing, and distribution—including roles at Maui Jim and now as part of Bajío Sunglasses—Renato joins Dr. Scott Jens to Think Again about how practices treat sunwear. In this episode, Renato challenges the passive mindset many practices hold toward sunwear and makes a compelling case for treating it as a strategic cat...

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Your Fav Radio DJ Might Not Be Human!Good news is radio listenership is reported to be good...but who are we listening to? For 6 months, listeners to a radio station had no idea that the DJ they were listening to, wasn't human. AI DJs are already popping up on the radio across the planet, replacing humans or serving as live sidekick/cohosts. "If a robot can blend in for half a year without anyone noticing, it might already be happening more than we think."Podcast Video :

The Adele / Guinea Pig Experimenthttps://youtu.be/1Cjo8p8pe8UAI version of Jonesy the cat introduces and ends the podcastJonesy's Cat-Shit Crazy Music-Biz News, is that scientists exposed 2 groups of Guinea Pigs to Adele's 'I Miss You' for 7 days. The purpose to see how compression/loudness affects hearing. One group recovered in 1 day. The other group of Guinea Pigs now have long-term hearing damage and should probably seek legal advice! While both had hearing damage, one group recovered in 1 day

For those who want to know about the significance of masters in the recording industry, here's a little dive into the background and history of artists, record labels, and the fight for masters ownership. In what has been described as a brilliant strategy, Taylor Swift devalues her first 6 albums by rerecording them and then, as the songwriter, denied anybody licensing the originals in movies or commercials insisting they could only use her re-recorded versions; meanwhile sales of the originals

Today's Episode:Is our mascot cat Louie turning into a wild animal?! From pasty shops to sunbathing all day, he’s living his best countryside life. But… should we be worried? Let’s find out together!Membership Preview:Ready to chase your dreams? In our next episode of MaoMi Chinese+, hear how teacher Gu Shaoqiang quit her job to explore the world after her viral saying, "The world is so big, I want to see it." Tune in for a story of bold choices and following your heart!Support MaoMi

"It's about legacy, justice and the future of artist ownership."Salt and Pepa are suing Universal Music Group for the rights to the recordings of their hit songs. UMG is Pushing Back by taking down their music from streams. Copyright law does allow artists to reclaim ownership of their recordings after 35 years, but UMG says they were employees and so the songs are work-for-hire and they don't want to give them up. A good look into the battle for ownership of artist's recordings, especially as music