# Music Publishing on The No Agenda Show Music Publishing comes up in 12 chapters across 11 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2010 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 12 - **Episodes:** 11 - **Discussed:** October 2010 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Ai Music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-music.md), [Publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/publishing.md), [Bytedance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bytedance.md), [Michael Jackson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-jackson.md), [Publishing Rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/publishing-rights.md), [Royalties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/royalties.md), [Sony Music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sony-music.md), [Spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md), [Taylor Swift](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taylor-swift.md), [500 Million](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/500-million.md) ## Chapters 1–12 of 12 ### Suno V6 AI Music and Royalty Disputes - **Episode:** [1910: Media Murder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1910-media-murder.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-08 - **Time:** 0:00–2:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1910-media-murder/chapter/suno-v6-ai-music-and-royalty-disputes.md Suno V6 AI music generation software has implemented new restrictions following legal pressure from music publishers regarding royalties. Users report being unable to download songs more than twice a month on certain tiers, a move seen as an attempt to curb unauthorized distribution of AI-generated content. The discussion highlights the tension between generative AI platforms and traditional record labels over intellectual property rights. Keywords: [suno](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suno.md), [ai music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-music.md), music publishers, [royalties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/royalties.md), [streaming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/streaming.md), [generative ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/generative-ai.md) ### Suno AI and Warner Music Group Partnership - **Episode:** [1820: Tokyo Rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1820-tokyo-rose.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-27 - **Time:** 1:58:37–2:03:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1820-tokyo-rose/chapter/suno-ai-and-warner-music-group-partnership.md Suno AI has entered a partnership with Warner Music Group to settle litigation and establish a framework for compensating the music industry for AI-generated content. The deal focuses on publishing rights and suggests that AI companies can identify specific copyrighted elements within their training data. Keywords: [suno ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suno-ai.md), [warner music group](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/warner-music-group.md), [ai music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-music.md), [publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/publishing.md), [ascap](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ascap.md), [bmi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bmi.md) ### Concert Industry History and Roger McGuinn Anecdotes - **Episode:** [1820: Tokyo Rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1820-tokyo-rose.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-27 - **Time:** 2:03:02–2:09:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1820-tokyo-rose/chapter/concert-industry-history-and-roger-mcguinn-anecdotes.md A discussion on the decline of the concert industry leads to personal stories about Roger McGuinn of The Birds. The segment covers the technical details of McGuinn's custom seven-string guitar, his preference for New York steak before performances, and his transition to performing lectures on cruises. Keywords: [roger mcguinn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roger-mcguinn.md), the birds, 12-string guitar, [live music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/live-music.md), [publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/publishing.md), [tony bennett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tony-bennett.md) ### Spotify AI Song Deletion, Music Royalties, and Ad Fraud - **Episode:** [1805: Hamburger Wine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-05 - **Time:** 1:56:54–2:00:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine/chapter/spotify-ai-song-deletion-music-royalties-and-ad-fraud.md Spotify reportedly deleted 75 million songs from its catalog to prevent AI-generated tracks from diluting royalties for major publishing companies. The hosts discuss the "shakeout" in the podcast and music industries as advertisers become wary of being "fleeced" by AI-generated content. They predict a return to human-centric content as users grow tired of navigating through AI-generated news and music. Keywords: [spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md), [ai music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-music.md), [royalties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/royalties.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/publishing.md) ### Spotify AI Music and Playlist Manipulation - **Episode:** [1751: Talking Toilet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1751-talking-toilet.md) - **Published:** 2025-03-30 - **Time:** 2:12:48–2:17:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1751-talking-toilet/chapter/spotify-ai-music-and-playlist-manipulation.md Spotify is reportedly flooding its own curated playlists with AI-generated music to avoid paying royalties to traditional music publishers. This trend is particularly prevalent in genres like "Soft Jazz" and "Classical," where the platform can capture all revenue from background listening. Additionally, a "pay-for-play" system exists where artists can spend thousands of dollars to secure positions on popular playlists. Keywords: [spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md), [ai music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-music.md), playlists, [music publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/music-publishing.md), [sweden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sweden.md) ### Bruce Springsteen, Sony Music, Catalog Sale - **Episode:** [1408: Booster Blitz](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1408-booster-blitz.md) - **Published:** 2021-12-27 - **Time:** 1:13:32–1:16:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1408-booster-blitz/chapter/bruce-springsteen-sony-music-catalog-sale.md Bruce Springsteen has sold his entire music catalog and publishing rights to Sony for an estimated $500 million. This deal follows a similar trend by artists like David Bowie, though Springsteen's payout is significantly higher. The sale means Springsteen's music will likely be used in widespread commercial advertising, and he may even have to pay royalties to perform his own songs. Keywords: [bruce springsteen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bruce-springsteen.md), [sony music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sony-music.md), catalog sale, [500 million](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/500-million.md), [publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/publishing.md) ### TikTok Acquisition Rumors and Microsoft's Bait-and-Switch - **Episode:** [1265: Ear Trumpet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1265-ear-trumpet.md) - **Published:** 2020-08-02 - **Time:** 46:03–49:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1265-ear-trumpet/chapter/tiktok-acquisition-rumors-and-microsoft-s-bait-and-switch.md President Trump's threat to ban TikTok is analyzed as a tactical move to lower the acquisition price for Microsoft. A TikTok creator's viral video is played, suggesting the ban was a "bait-and-switch" to force ByteDance into a deal. The discussion notes that TikTok's primary value lies in its music licensing agreements, which allow users to create viral content using popular catalogs. Keywords: [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [bytedance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bytedance.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [bytedance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bytedance.md), [music publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/music-publishing.md) ### Taylor Swift Publishing Rights, Scooter Braun and Toxic Privilege - **Episode:** [1199: Slackified](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1199-slackified.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-19 - **Time:** 3:01:45–3:05:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1199-slackified/chapter/taylor-swift-publishing-rights-scooter-braun-and-toxic-privilege.md Taylor Swift's public dispute with Scooter Braun over her master recordings is analyzed as a standard business conflict rather than "toxic male privilege." The hosts explain the mechanics of music publishing and how artists often trade rights for early career investment. They argue Swift's complaints are disingenuous given her family's background in investment banking. Keywords: [taylor swift](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taylor-swift.md), scooter braun, [publishing rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/publishing-rights.md), [billboard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/billboard.md), [music industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/music-industry.md) ### Taylor Swift vs. Scooter Braun, Music Rights Dispute - **Episode:** [1191: No Sweat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1191-no-sweat.md) - **Published:** 2019-11-21 - **Time:** 2:35:29–2:39:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1191-no-sweat/chapter/taylor-swift-vs-scooter-braun-music-rights-dispute.md Taylor Swift is engaged in a public dispute with record executives Scooter Braun and Scott Borchetta over the rights to her master recordings. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has voiced support for Swift, criticizing private equity practices. The conflict specifically involves Swift's ability to perform her old songs in a televised special and a Netflix documentary, highlighting complex music publishing and "sync" rights. Keywords: [taylor swift](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taylor-swift.md), scooter braun, [alexandria ocasio-cortez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexandria-ocasio-cortez.md), [music publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/music-publishing.md), [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md) ### Music Industry Tokenization, Initial Coin Offering Model - **Episode:** [1015: Pentacon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1015-pentacon.md) - **Published:** 2018-03-11 - **Time:** 4:05–5:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1015-pentacon/chapter/music-industry-tokenization-initial-coin-offering-model.md A new business model for a music production company involves traditional publishing while outsourcing promotion and distribution to a blockchain-based network. This network is realized through a specific token, allowing the value of the network to be monetized indirectly. The strategy aims to leverage decentralized technology to disrupt traditional music industry distribution methods. Keywords: initial coin offering, [cryptocurrency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cryptocurrency.md), [music publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/music-publishing.md), [tokenization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tokenization.md), network value ### Michael Jackson, Sony Music Publishing Dispute - **Episode:** [248: Stop Albedo Now!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/248-stop-albedo-now.md) - **Published:** 2010-10-31 - **Time:** 37:06–41:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/248-stop-albedo-now/chapter/michael-jackson-sony-music-publishing-dispute.md Archival audio from 2002 features Michael Jackson accusing Sony Music and executive Tommy Mottola of attempting to destroy his career to gain control of his publishing assets. Jackson highlights his ownership of half of Sony's publishing catalog as the primary motive for the industry's hostility toward him. Keywords: [michael jackson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-jackson.md), [sony music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sony-music.md), tommy mottola, atv catalog, [publishing rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/publishing-rights.md) ### Michael Jackson Estate and Posthumous Earnings - **Episode:** [247: Obama Insane?](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/247-obama-insane.md) - **Published:** 2010-10-28 - **Time:** 1:51:08–1:57:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/247-obama-insane/chapter/michael-jackson-estate-and-posthumous-earnings.md Michael Jackson topped the Forbes list of top-earning dead celebrities, making $275 million in 2009. The hosts discuss Jackson's ownership of half of Sony Music Publishing and revisit theories that he was murdered for his valuable music catalog. They criticize the media for continuing to make jokes about Jackson's past legal troubles. Keywords: [michael jackson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-jackson.md), sony music publishing, [forbes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/forbes.md), [elvis presley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elvis-presley.md), [oprah winfrey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oprah-winfrey.md), murder conspiracy --- 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)