The Dark Truth About Universal Music's Takeover

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In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses the dark truth behind Universal's aggressive expansion—and why it's starting to look less like business as usual and more like the rise of a monopoly. From royalty collection to distributor acquisitions, the landscape for independent artists is shifting fast.

As lawsuits pile up and power gets consolidated, what does this mean for the future of music? Miss Krystle breaks down the latest moves and what every artist should know about Universal’s not-so-quiet takeover of the industry.

The Dark Truth About Universal's Takeover

0:00 Coming Up
00:20 Introduction  
00:33 Universal Music Group Becoming A Monopoly  
01:05 UMG Trying To Buy Downtown Music Holdings  
01:56 Meta Monopoly Comparison To UMG  
02:59 UMG & Downtown Music Holdings Deal Under Scrutiny  
03:23 Monopoly Consideration Threshold  
03:55 Technicalities In The Music Industry  
04:35 UMG's Intentions  
05:54 CD Baby, Songtrust, & More Fall Under Downtown Music Holdings  
06:12 UMG Acquired EMI Music  
06:32 UMG's Tactics To Avoid Monopolization  
06:48 Universal Has Become The New Bully In The Music Industry  
07:00 UMG Suing Internet Archive/Wayback Machine  
07:39 Delgado Entertainment Law  
07:56 UMG Suing TuneCore  
08:34 Major Record Labels Sue AI Music Platforms  
08:59 Is Universal Trying To Protect Artists/Creators  
09:45 Universal Developing Its Own AI Tool  
10:58 Corporate Bullying  
11:43 Risk For independent Artists  
12:06 Solution (DIY Direct To Consumer)  
13:04 Taking Ownership of Your Audience  
13:46 Conclusion 

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