Time: ~27 min.

It's Episode 98! International artists are being priced and processed out of touring in the US, and the numbers are really alarming. StubHub's CEO was just exposed as a part owner of a fund that scalps tickets on his own platform (yes, really). And the DOJ's proposed Live Nation settlement is now open for public comment until September 4th, meaning you actually have a chance to weigh in before a federal judge decides if it's good enough. Plus your marketing tip, music history, and indie tracks from Phoenix, Boston, and LA/Seattle! Let's get into it!

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International artists are struggling to tour in the US https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/07/09/impact-of-us-music-artist-o-1-visa/

StubHub's CEO is scalping tickets https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/07/10/stubhub-marketplace-scalper-ceo/

The public comment period for the Live Nation DOJ settlement is open https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/07/14/doj-live-nation-settlement-comment-period/

MUSIC:

The Hourglass Cats - VOODOO https://linktr.ee/thehourglasscats

Glowbox - Junior's Farm https://glowbox.bandcamp.com/

Charming Arson - The Wednesday of My Discontent https://linktr.ee/charmingarson

Mr. Dinkles - Grinding My Teeth https://mrdinkles.komi.io/

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