Time: ~35 min.

It’s Episode 64! This week we’re talking about Instagram’s new Spotify feature for Stories, plus a major court ruling that could reshape how AI interacts with copyrighted material—musicians, this one matters to you. I also dive into the local love happening in my town of Winchendon. You'll hear some amazing new tracks from indie artists around the world—not a single one from Phoenix or Boston this time! Plus, I’ve got your weekly music history rundown, a marketing tip that will make you rethink your ad budget, and a sweet dose of nostalgia with news about Steve from Blue’s Clues. Let’s get into it!

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Instagram improves sharing from Spotify

Buskers in Quebec City can only sing in French

Judge rules work under copyright can be used to train AI

Steve from Blues Clues is starting a podcast!

Radio and Podcast Ads drive store visits and purchases

MUSIC:

Improvement Movement - The Knife

Sour Ops - Be My Secret

Hyperstereo - Runners

World News - Don't Want To Know

Blake Rave - After Midnight

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Time: ~32 min.

It’s episode 63 and this week I’m sweating it out in New England with some new cool indie tracks, music news, and one seriously bizarre AI love story. I cover the scary reports out of France’s Fête de la Musique, updates on Spotify’s shady subscription changes, and the potential shutdown of New Hampshire’s arts council. Plus, your weekly marketing tip, and some fun music history. Let’s dive in!

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145 people hurt by syringes at music festivals in France

New Hampshire voting on eliminating Arts Council

Spotify under FTC investigation

Man with girlfriend and 2 year old child proposes to his AI chatbot

MUSIC:

The Ghouls - Pocket of Gold

Peppermint Kicks - Radio Wam Bam Boom

The Hourglass Cats - Come Back

The Far Out - Laurel

Derek Smith & the Cosmic Vultures - Indie Darling

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It’s Episode 62! On the show this week: Timbaland faces backlash over an AI-generated beat, indie artists call out unfair streaming practices, and Nick Jonas is set to play Paul Stanley in the upcoming KISS biopic. Plus, music history highlights, a smart marketing tip for social media, and new tracks from artists from one coast of the USA to the other. Thanks for listening!

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Timbaland stole an indie musician's beat to train AI

IMPALA report warns independent artists being pushed out by two-tier streaming system

91% of drivers rely on local radio for breaking news, weather, and traffic

A Jo-Bro lined up to play Paul Stanley of KISS in new biopic

MUSIC:

Broken Baby - So Pointless

Lovina Falls - Light and Low

Crow Follow - Fold Like Money

Dutch Holly - Phoenix

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