Time: ~30 min.

It's Episode 97! Live Nation is back in court trying to throw out the jury verdict that found them guilty of running a monopoly. Twenty-nine artist and songwriter organizations around the world just sent a very clear message to the music industry about AI consent. And podcast consumption in the US just hit 812 million hours per week, which means if you're not thinking about podcasting as part of your marketing strategy, now's the time. Plus your marketing tip, music history, and indie tracks all from Central Massachusetts! Let's get into it!

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Prior to DOJ settlement, Live Nation CEO met with Trump https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/06/24/live-nation-ceo-met-with-trump-prior-to-doj-settlement/

And now Live Nation wants to have the verdict thrown out and start over https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/07/06/live-nation-usa-v-live-nation-verdict-appeal/

With how much podcast listening has grown, musicians absolutely need to be taking advantage https://www.edisonresearch.com/total-podcast-consumption-time-up-386-since-2016/

MUSIC:

The Maladaptive – Waiting on the World https://themaladaptive.bandcamp.com/

Tasteless Jack – As Far As I Get https://tastelessjack.com/

John Gerard – New England https://johngerard.com/

Mowesby – Perspective https://mowesby.bandcamp.com/

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