Attorney Chris Castle joined Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on a new Music Biz Weekly podcast to discuss the ethical and legal implications of using AI from a musicians perspective. WATCH & LISTEN HERE.

The top music business news last week included a surprising TikTik update, Live Nation and tub Hub news, the Funnel Strategy for music marketing and much more.

President Trump has signed an Executive Order formalizing government approval of the acquisition of U.S, TikYok from China-based ByteDance. But important questions remain about the $14 billion deal, including whether it actually has China’s approval.

It was not that long ago that crowdfunding for independent musicians has a bad wrap thanks to some spectacular flameouts of platforms serving the sector. But now crowdfunding for musicians is back in vogue and it couldn’t happen at a better time.

As the first cap in the U.S. on ticket resale prices becomes law, StubHub is asking resellers to self-police their compliance. What could go wrong?

Instagram has officially passed 3 billion monthly active users (MAUs), cementing its role as one of the world’s most influential social platforms. Along with the milestone, Instagram is signaling increasing emphasis on Reels and direct messaging (DMs). For marketers of music, this shift marks a new era of how to engage fans, grow audiences, and drive deeper connections.

One Night Live, a collaborative effort to support emerging artists and small independent music venues is back with its second tour.