Suno and Udio SUED By Indie Musicians - The Lead Attorney Tells All
The New Music Business with Ari HerstandShow Notes
This week on the New Music Business podcast, Ari sits down with Top Music Attorney, Miss Krystle. Miss Krystle is an entertainment attorney, independent artist, musician, and CEO of Delgado Entertainment Law. She hosts the Top Music Attorney podcast and popular YouTube channel, and has sold tens of millions of dollars in music catalogs. As leader of the class action lawsuit against A.I. generative companies Suno and Udio on behalf of independent artist, producers, & songwriters; she continues to champion creators’ rights while teaching artists how to think like major labels and build six-figure careers on their own terms.
In this insightful episode, Ari and Krystle, delve into the complexities of the music industry, focusing on the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in music creation. They discuss the ongoing legal battles against AI music platforms, the importance of copyright registration, and the evolving landscape of music licensing. Tune in to learn how independent artists can navigate these changes and protect their creative rights.
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00:00 - Introduction and AI's Impact on Music 03:00 - Legal Challenges and Copyright Issues 06:00 - Class Action Lawsuits Against AI Platforms 09:00 - Independent Artists and AI 12:00 - The Role of Copyright Registration 15:00 - Spotify's Approach to AI Music 18:00 - Fair Use in AI Music 21:00 - Future of the Music Industry 24:00 - Strategies for Artists to Protect Their Work 27:00 - Closing Thoughts and Takeaways
Edited and mixed by Peter Schrupp Music by Brassroots District Produced by the team at Ari’s Take
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