# Music Business on The No Agenda Show Music Business comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2009 to September 2026. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** December 2009 – September 2026 - **Related topics:** [Biology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biology.md), [Cycles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cycles.md), [David Bowie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-bowie.md), [Heart Surgery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heart-surgery.md), [John Perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-perkins.md), [Lionel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lionel.md), [Lisbon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lisbon.md), [Mainstream Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mainstream-media.md), [Malta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/malta.md), [Michael Jackson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-jackson.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### David Bowie Death, Patricia Paay Malta Story - **Episode:** [1902: The MTV Chronicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1902-the-mtv-chronicles.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-10 - **Time:** 50:11–52:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1902-the-mtv-chronicles/chapter/david-bowie-death-patricia-paay-malta-story.md The discussion turns to the media coverage following David Bowie's death. Curry mentions Dutch singer Patricia Paay, who shared a story about a brief romantic encounter with Bowie in Malta before he became famous, noting his "shitty teeth" and unusual attire at the time. Keywords: [david bowie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-bowie.md), [patricia paay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patricia-paay.md), [malta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/malta.md), [music business](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/music-business.md), [publicity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/publicity.md) ### Swifties for Palestine and Music Industry Politics - **Episode:** [1665: Flag Gate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1665-flag-gate.md) - **Published:** 2024-06-03 - **Time:** 2:32:07–2:34:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1665-flag-gate/chapter/swifties-for-palestine-and-music-industry-politics.md A "Swifties for Palestine" movement is gaining traction on social media, with fans urging Taylor Swift to take a public stand on the conflict in Gaza. Banners were reportedly displayed at her concert in Lisbon. The hosts discuss the political complexities for a major pop star in the music industry when addressing the Israel-Palestine issue. Keywords: [taylor swift](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taylor-swift.md), [swifties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swifties.md), [palestine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/palestine.md), [lisbon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lisbon.md), [music business](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/music-business.md) ### Music Industry Royalties and Digital Streaming Complexity - **Episode:** [1255: Mask = Love](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1255-mask-love.md) - **Published:** 2020-06-28 - **Time:** 20:02–25:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1255-mask-love/chapter/music-industry-royalties-and-digital-streaming-complexity.md The complexities of the music business are explored, specifically how session musicians and performers often receive no royalties from radio play compared to writers and publishers. Digital streaming platforms like Spotify have introduced new "carve-outs" for performers, but the resulting payment structures remain a confusing "quagmire" for most artists. The discussion touches on the high costs of licensing music for commercial advertising versus standard performance rights. Keywords: [spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md), mechanical rights, sync rights, [royalties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/royalties.md), [music business](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/music-business.md) ### Lionel's Rant on the Death of Mainstream Media - **Episode:** [907: Bias Response Team](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/907-bias-response-team.md) - **Published:** 2017-02-26 - **Time:** 1:54:30–1:58:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/907-bias-response-team/chapter/lionel-s-rant-on-the-death-of-mainstream-media.md Media commentator Lionel delivered a rant comparing the mainstream media to a "dead star" whose light is still reaching Earth even though the source has burned out. He argued that the media's 24/7 anti-Trump narrative is a sign of its irrelevance. The hosts agree, noting that the "big giant behemoths" are failing because their business models do not translate to the internet age. Keywords: [lionel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lionel.md), [rt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rt.md), [mainstream media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mainstream-media.md), [trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump.md), [music business](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/music-business.md) ### Death of Frank DiLeo and Michael Jackson Estate Secrets - **Episode:** [334: "Hunker Down"](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/334-hunker-down.md) - **Published:** 2011-08-28 - **Time:** 1:18:30–1:22:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/334-hunker-down/chapter/death-of-frank-dileo-and-michael-jackson-estate-secrets.md Music manager Frank DiLeo died at age 63 following complications from heart surgery, shortly after announcing plans to write a tell-all book about the Michael Jackson estate. The hosts compare his death to the "Hollywood Whackers" theory, suggesting that bragging about "setting the record straight" is a dangerous move in the industry. The segment also mentions the suspicious suicide of a successful entertainment lawyer linked to the Jackson circle. Keywords: frank dileo, [michael jackson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-jackson.md), [music business](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/music-business.md), [john perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-perkins.md), [heart surgery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heart-surgery.md), [obituary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obituary.md) ### Howard Bloom and The Genius of the Beast - **Episode:** [161: Obama vs CIA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/161-obama-vs-cia.md) - **Published:** 2009-12-31 - **Time:** 1:25:58–1:29:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/161-obama-vs-cia/chapter/howard-bloom-and-the-genius-of-the-beast.md The book "The Genius of the Beast" by Howard Bloom is recommended for its analysis of biological and economic cycles. Bloom, a former music industry PR legend, argues that boom-and-bust cycles are inherent to human DNA and necessary for reinvention and innovation. Keywords: howard bloom, genius of the beast, [music business](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/music-business.md), [cycles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cycles.md), [biology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biology.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)