This week Music Business explores how technology, data, and new platforms are reshaping the music industry, shifting power from traditional label systems to a more algorithm-driven landscape. The conversation examines tensions between artists and corporations, creativity and control, and talent versus ownership in an era of streaming, AI, and direct-to-fan models. Additionally, we dive into the rise of synthetic artists, digital clones, and manufactured branding, questioning what authenticity means when technology can replicate identity.
