Music Business
Welcome to Music Business! This podcast is all about exposing the deep-rooted issues in the music industry—gatekeeping, exploitation, and outdated business models—while exploring how independent artists and new technologies are dismantling the system. Through investigative deep dives and candid conversations, we’ll uncover the hidden tactics labels and platforms use to maintain control—shady contracts, playlist manipulation, algorithmic bias, and even conspiracy theories about industry plants, suppressed artists, and manufactured success. Featuring artists, insiders, independent label heads, and tech innovators, we’ll break down the dualities of the business: industry vs. artist, fans vs. corporations, and tradition vs. innovation. From streaming and direct-to-fan models to AI-driven music creation, we’re here to ask: How do we reclaim the sound and what does the future of the music industry look like? ”Reclaim the Sound. Dismantle the System.”
Episodes
This week on Music Business breaks down the latest chapter in Taylor Swift’s ever-expanding era, touching on her recent 36th birthday, a reported online smear campaign involving bots, and the release of her Disney+ docu-series alongside The Eras Tour concert film. The conversation explores the addition of The Tortured Poets Department to the live show and how Swift’s performance style and vocal delivery continue to evolve, while th...
In this episode of Music Business, we break down the cultural waves created by 50 Cent’s new Netflix documentary and what it means for his long-running feud with Diddy. We explore the documentary’s impact, its use of archival footage, and how public narratives shape power dynamics in the music industry. Music Business also inspects the broader cultural significance of the rivalry, the reactions it’s sparked, and how moments like th...
This week Music Business in collaboration with special guest Suz Control dives into Suz Control's upcoming single “You and I,” releasing December 6 which feature Shitty Princess. She talks about her artistic shift from EDM remixes to creating original music, comparing the energy of her new track to the vibrant, bouncy feel of her “Love Fool” cover. Inspired by personal experiences and her deep connection to music, Suz shares her un...
This week Music Business dives into the not so glamorous life that celebrities live. Many times, the world that is presented to us by celebrities is so curated that we forget they’re human beings themselves. Tangents this week include family members mooching off of celebrities, the small economy a major music artist produces, and the changing landscape of the paparazzi.
In this episode, Music Business dives into the explosive rise of AI music artists—breaking down the real advantages like speed, scale, low costs, hyper-targeting, and infinite creative personas, alongside the downsides: no soul, no story, legal chaos, and a growing listener backlash. We unpack how indie artists can harness AI without losing their authenticity, using it as a power tool for content, strategy, and even song creation. ...
Music Business takes a deep dive into the industry of streaming this week. Key topics include breaking down how streaming giants like Spotify stack up against competitors like Tidal when it comes to paying artists, the influence of major labels on playlists, and the power of user-generated playlists for indie artists. Additionally, Music Business highlights how Spotify combats bot-driven streams.
Morgan Perry sits down with Connor Treacy to talk about his rise from a teenage go-getter in the nightlife scene to a music industry insider. From managing artists at Universal Music Group like Youngblood and Dua Lipa (including a Grammy-winning project from Dua Lipa) to launching the celebrity hotspot Off Sunset and working with Cameron Dallas’s agency, Connor shares wild stories, career lessons, and his best advice on networking ...
Follow along as host Morgan Perry and her brother Charlie dive into the realities of running an indie music label, Momo Entertainment. They discuss Morgan’s journey from St. Louis to L.A., the challenges of being a hands-on music executive, and common industry misconceptions. With fun sibling banter, they also touch on Sabrina Carpenter’s SNL debut, Taylor Swift’s “Opalite,” and the balance between passion and business in the moder...
Music Business hosts a special guest: David Wilkerson. David is the author of the "Musician's Feast or Famine Playbook," and he discusses strategies for musicians to sustain their careers. He emphasizes the importance of treating the music business like a restaurant, focusing on a loyal fan base rather than mass appeal. Wilkerson's framework, FEAST (Find, Earn, Art, Signature, Table), helps musicians define their niche, monetize co...
Back at it again with another Taylor Swift themed episode! This time, the focus is on her new album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” Within just the first few days of the album being released, there’s already so much on social media questioning about what songs are really about, and we have our takes on the situation.
Music Business recaps Paris Hilton’s epic house party, complete with festival-level production and celebrity guests like Bebe Rexha, Sydney Sweeney, Molly Sims, and Kris Jenner. The episode highlights Hilton’s surprisingly strong DJ skills and the unfair challenges women face in the male-dominated DJ scene. From pay gaps to tougher scrutiny, it explains why female DJs often have to be “10 times better than the boys.” The episode al...
Step into the world of Taylor Swift and the unstoppable Swifties! This episode celebrates the magic of growing up with her music and the inclusive community that surrounds it. From rare media appearances and podcast moments to all the buzz around TS12—including whispers of a new single and a possible Super Bowl show—it’s all on the table. Plus, we dive into how TikTok is shaking up the music scene and what music the youth of today ...
Superfans, AI & The Future of Music: Taz from Levellr Explains the Solution
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In this game-changing episode, Morgan sits down with Taz, Music Lead at Levellr, to unpack how AI and tech platforms are revolutionizing fan engagement in the music industry. Taz reveals how Levellr analyzes real-time fan conversations on platforms like Discord—giving artists the power to truly understand what their fans care a...
In this episode of Music Business, rising singer-songwriter Morgan Keller joins the show for a candid conversation about the realities of life in the music industry. From her skepticism of award shows to her thoughts on industry-manufactured artists like Benson Boone, Keller doesn't hold back.
She opens up about the heartbreak that inspired her latest EP, the emotional toll of infidelity, and how she channels those experiences into...
In this episode, we sit down with rising talent Suz Control to talk about her journey into the music scene and the wild ride so far. From unforgettable moments at Neon Carnival to the energy of Maroon 5, Suz shares how these experiences are shaping her sound, her hustle, and her vision for what’s next.
Whether you’re an up-and-coming artist or just love a good behind-the-scenes story, this episode gives you an inside look at what i...
This week, we’re breaking down everything that went down in the desert: the iconic, the chaotic, and the overpriced. From Charli XCX blowing the crowd away to Travis Scott’s forgettable set, we’re talking about what hit, what flopped, and whether Coachella is still the tastemaker it claims to be.
We get into: 💅 The women who owned the weekend (hi, Missy, Lisa, Megan) 💸 Why fans are going into debt for GA wristbands 🎡 Is Coachell...
In this episode, Morgan Perry sits down with producer and drummer Drmagdn for a raw, unfiltered chat about hacking the Spotify algorithm, building organic momentum, and going full throttle with music releases. The duo dives into the bold idea of dropping one song a day for 1,000 days, pushing past traditional industry rules to test what really pops organically on Spotify.
They talk strategy, consistency, and how the volume game mig...
In today’s music industry, every artist faces a critical choice—sign with a major label or stay independent. But what are the real costs and benefits of each path? In this episode, we break down the myths, money, and power dynamics of major vs. indie labels.
What You’ll Learn: ✅ How major labels operate & why they still dominate the industry ✅ The hidden contracts & industry gatekeeping that control artists ✅ How indie labe...
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