Decibel and Docket
Decibel and Docket is a podcast at the intersection of the music business, live entertainment and the justice system. Hosted by veteran entertainment journalist Dave Brooks and attorney Mike Seville, this weekly podcast examines major legal stories and headlines affecting artists, content creators and the business of culture.
Episodes
With just one week until the landmark USA vs. Live Nation antitrust trial begins, the concert giant files an emergency interlocutory appeal seeking to delay proceedings indefinitely. Touring expert Dave Brooks and lawyer Michael Seville break down Live Nation's desperate legal maneuvers, analyze why the company mysteriously pulled a controversial blog post from their VP, and predict how the judge will rule on key pre-trial moti...
In this episode of Decibel and Docket, host Dave Brooks and guest Randy Nichols delve into ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation and Ticketmaster. They discuss the intricacies of ticket scalping, the challenges of legislation, and the implications of monopolistic practices in the live entertainment industry. Randy shares his insights from years of experience as an artist manager, his topline meeting with former DOJ antitrust b...
The conversation covers the breaking news of Gail Slater's departure and the concerns raised by Senators Durbin and Booker regarding antitrust issues and political interference with the Ticketmaster and Live Nation case. It delves into the impact of these concerns on enforcement decisions and the potential for negotiated settlements.
Takeaways
Antitrust concerns
Political interference
Chapters
00:00 Antitrust Co...
In this episode of Decibel & Docket, hosts Dave Brooks and attorney Mike Seville break down the biggest legal, financial and cultural stories shaping the live entertainment business — from high-stakes antitrust negotiations involving Live Nation to the growing financial pressure on independent touring artists and the fallout surrounding the Wasserman agency.
The show opens with an in-depth discussion of reports that Live Nation ...
In this episode of Decibel & Docket, the music industry’s sharpest legal and business podcast dives into ticket scams, venue battles, and the latest chapter in the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar legal drama. Hosted by veteran music journalist Dave Brooks and attorney Mike Seville, the show explores the intersection of the music business, live entertainment, and the law with expert insight and irreverent commentary.
The episode opens ...
In this special solo episode of Decibel & Docket, host Dave Brooks unpacks one of the most sprawling—and revealing—Senate hearings the live entertainment industry has seen in years. Recorded in the wake of the January 28, 2026 U.S. Senate Commerce Subcommittee hearing, this episode breaks down what lawmakers, artists, venues, ticketing giants, and resale lobbyists said on the record about ticket fees, bots, scalpers, and the fu...
Decibel & Docket returns with a sharp, insider breakdown of two of the most contentious issues in the modern music business: digital ticket fraud and AI music licensing. Hosted by veteran entertainment journalist Dave Brooks and attorney Mike Seville, this episode digs deep into the legal gray areas reshaping live entertainment, ticketing, and artist rights.
The episode opens with a detailed legal analysis of AXS vs. SecureMyPas...
Welcome to Episode 1 of Decibel & Docket, a podcast examining the legal, financial, and cultural forces shaping the modern music industry. Hosted by longtime music business reporter Dave Brooks and entertainment attorney Mike Seville, the show dives deep into lawsuits, licensing battles, streaming economics, touring, and artist rights — translating complex legal issues into plain language for industry insiders and fans alike.
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