Music Business

The music industry has been built on gatekeeping, exploitation, and outdated business models, but tech and independent artists are chipping away at it. Streaming platforms, direct-to-fan models, and AI tools are making labels less necessary, but the industry still finds ways to keep control—through shady contracts, playlist manipulation, and algorithmic bias.

Music Business is a music podcast hosted by Morgan Perry, with 57 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Morgan Perry hosts Music Business, a music show with 57 episodes published.

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  Episode #52

  Taylor, Madonna & the AI Music Revolution

  Sep 30, 20261h 10m

  This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry breaks down the 2026 VMAs, Taylor Swift’s record-breaking night, Madonna’s legacy, and how artists are transforming into creative institutions and global brands. We dive into Billboard chart history, cross-genre hits, artist longevity, album rollouts, fandom, visual storytelling, and the growing business of owning your audience and intellectual property. Plus, AI music takes center stage as streaming platforms confront fraudulent streams, AI-generated tracks, metadata, royalties, copyright, and the challenge of distinguishing AI-assisted creation from fully synthetic music. With Grammy FYC season underway, Spotify and the broader streaming ecosystem facing new questions around artist discovery and fraud, the music business is becoming increasingly driven by data, technology, ownership, and fan engagement. Music in this episode: Intro: “Women in Music” — Sh!tty Princess Songs: “Something in the Water” — Sh!tty Princess, Katie Welch; “I Love You” — Sh!tty Princess; “Mountains” — Sh!tty Princess Outro: “Women in Music” — Sh!tty Princess Apple Music Spotify PodBean EJazzRadio FOLLOW Instagram: @therealmomoent TikTok: @therealmomoent Email: momoentertaInmentllc@gmail.com Listen to Music Business on all streaming platforms & Ejazz Radio Wednesday & Thursday 11am PST © 2026 Momo Entertainment. All rights reserved.

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  Episode #51

  Who Owns the Music?

  Sep 21, 20261h 11m

  This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry breaks down the growing battle over music ownership as private equity moves deeper into independent catalogs and AI reshapes copyright, licensing, and artist rights. We dive into music finance, master ownership, catalog acquisitions, AI consent, streaming fraud, metadata, royalties, and why reading the fine print has never been more important. Spotify is investing in emerging independent artists while introducing AI artist identities, raising bigger questions about discovery, audience ownership, data, and the difference between using AI and being an AI artist. Plus, the 2026 MTV VMAs bring Madonna back to the stage and Taylor Swift into a new director-focused honor. From masters and royalties to AI, streaming, publishing, and fandom, the future of music increasingly comes down to who owns the rights and controls the ecosystem. Music In Episode Intro: “Women in Music” — Sh!tty Princess Song: “FEELZ” Kirsten Collins, Sh!tty Princess, Nathalie Bonin “Same Starts” Sh!tty Princess “You and I” Suz Control Outro: “Women in Music” — Sh!tty Princess Apple Music Spotify PodBean EJazzRadio FOLLOW Instagram: @therealmomoent TikTok: @therealmomoent Email: momoentertaInmentllc@gmail.com Listen to Music Business on all streaming platforms & Ejazz Radio Wednesday & Thursday 11am PST © 2026 Momo Entertainment. All rights reserved.

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  Episode #50

  Who Controls the Music Business?

  Sep 17, 202659 min

  This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry breaks down the biggest power shifts happening behind the music—from Universal’s lawsuit against DistroKid and the industry’s crackdown on AI-driven streaming fraud to the rise of licensed AI, copyright, and new royalty models. Spotify is investing in 10,000 independent artists through Fresh Finds Forward, while Taylor Swift’s music videos push Spotify deeper into the YouTube territory. We also unpack Oasis’ new ticketing strategy, billions flowing into live entertainment, HYBE’s global talent machine, and the growing battle over fan data, discovery, and infrastructure. Plus, we explore unclaimed royalties and why independent artists need to understand their contracts, licensing, metadata, and ownership. The biggest takeaway? The song is only the product: the real music business is the ecosystem, technology, data, and money surrounding it. Music In Episode Intro: “Women in Music” — Sh!tty Princess Song: “FEELZ” Kirsten Collins, Sh!tty Princess, Nathalie Bonin “Same Starts” Sh!tty Princess “You and I” Suz Control Outro: “Women in Music” — Sh!tty Princess Apple Music Spotify PodBean EJazzRadio FOLLOW Instagram: @therealmomoent TikTok: @therealmomoent Email: momoentertaInmentllc@gmail.com Listen to Music Business on all streaming platforms & Ejazz Radio Wednesday & Thursday 11am PST © 2026 Momo Entertainment. All rights reserved.

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  Episode #49

  TBT: The New Rules of Building a Music Career

  Sep 9, 20261h 14m

  TBT to one of our most popular episodes of the past two months: This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry explores why it may be the best (and most confusing) time ever to build a music career. From AI and music copyrights to Wall Street investing in catalogs, the episode reveals where real opportunities and ownership stakes are emerging. Morgan breaks down why strong branding, touring, and unforgettable fan experiences can matter more than chasing viral moments. She also examines the streaming attention war and how artists can become part of fans’ daily lives instead of simply competing for streams. As labels evolve and technology reshapes the industry, this episode uncovers the strategies artists need to build careers that actually last. Music In Episode Intro: “Women in Music” — Sh!tty Princess Song: “FEELZ” Kirsten Collins, Sh!tty Princess, Nathalie Bonin “Same Starts” Sh!tty Princess “You and I” Suz Control Outro: “Women in Music” — Sh!tty Princess Apple Music Spotify PodBean EJazzRadio FOLLOW Instagram: @therealmomoent TikTok: @therealmomoent Email: momoentertaInmentllc@gmail.com Listen to Music Business on all streaming platforms & Ejazz Radio Wednesday & Thursday 11am PST © 2026 Momo Entertainment. All rights reserved.

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  Episode #48

  DJ Mark Xtreme: AI, TikTok, Spotify & The New Music Economy

  Sep 1, 20261h 2m

  This week on Music Business, DJ Mark Xtreme returns for a wide-ranging conversation about where the music industry is heading. We dive into AI-generated artists, Spotify’s evolving AI policies, TikTok-driven discovery, streaming, music tech, and the changing power dynamic between artists and major labels. Mark explains why AI should be a tool rather than the artist, while exploring how musicians can use technology, content, radio, social media, and live performance to build sustainable careers. We also explore artist ownership, fan engagement, direct-to-fan revenue, music discovery, and digital strategy. Plus, Mark breaks down global music royalties and how artists can navigate different collection systems worldwide. Music In Episode Intro: “Women in Music” — Sh!tty Princess Song: “FEELZ” Kirsten Collins, Sh!tty Princess, Nathalie Bonin “Same Starts” Sh!tty Princess “You and I” Suz Control Outro: “Women in Music” — Sh!tty Princess Apple Music Spotify PodBean EJazzRadio FOLLOW Instagram: @therealmomoent TikTok: @therealmomoent Email: momoentertaInmentllc@gmail.com Listen to Music Business on all streaming platforms & Ejazz Radio Wednesday & Thursday 11am PST © 2026 Momo Entertainment. All rights reserved.

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