Top Music Attorney Podcast With Miss Krystle

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Join entertainment attorney, and independent artist Miss Krystle on The Top Music Attorney Podcast, where she breaks down the music business, branding, and everything in the entertainment world—legal, career, and beyond. Watch LIVE on the Top Music Attorney YouTube Channel.

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Oct 10, 2025

It's NOT Just You: Music Streaming Is Broken Now | Venus Theory Interview

Oct 10, 2025

28 min

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In this Lawyer Interviews episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle sits down with Venus Theory to talk about his video “It’s Not Just You: Music Streaming Is Broken Now” and the larger problems it exposes in the streaming world. We dig into scams, fake collaborations, playlist manipulation, and AI-generated music and discuss how the system rewards bad actors while leaving independent artists vulnerable.

This interview also explores the role of music distributors, why accountability is missing, and what creators can actually do to protect themselves. If you’ve seen Venus Theory’s video or just want to understand the hidden mechanics of the music streaming economy, this conversation takes the discussion further and breaks down what’s really happening behind the scenes.

0:00 Introduction
00:10 Overview Of "It's Not Just You: Music Streaming Is Broken" By Venus Theory
00:20 Is Venus Theory's Video Negligence
00:36 Venus Theory Showing How Spammers & Fraudsters Exploit Music Platforms
02:51 Most Popular Scam On Streaming Platforms
03:01 Playlist Promotion Scams
03:15 Musicians & Attention
0:38 Collaboration Scam On Spotify
05:02 Fraud Collaborations AI Deep Fakes Of Big Artists
05:36 Independent Artists Being Targeted By Fraudsters
07:30 Lack Of Protection By Music Distributors
08:55 Are Music Distributors A Scam?
10:09 Who Is The Best Music Distributor?
11:00 Distribution Deals
12:54 Growing Fanbase On Social Media (TikTok)
13:25 Do You Need A Music Manager?
15:44 Spotify Playlisting
19:06 Music Takedowns After Playlisting
21:04 Creatives On Today's Internet
22:45 Build Your Platform Your Way
23:39 Conclusion

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Oct 10, 2025

28 min

Oct 7, 2025

1 In 3 NEW Song Uploads Are AI | Lawyer Reacts

Oct 7, 2025

11 min

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In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses a major shift in music streaming as Deezer reports that a third of all new tracks are AI-generated. What does this mean for human artists, royalties, and the future of music platforms?

We dive into what creators, producers, and listeners are saying—and explore how streaming services are handling the explosive growth of machine-made music. Stay tuned as we unpack the real impact behind the numbers.

0:00 Introduction
00:10 Nearly 1/3 Of Tracks Uploaded To Deezer Are AI Generated
00:37 Deezer Marking Not Monetizing AI Generated Tracks
01:12 Your Comments
01:24 AI & Copyrightability
02:07 Your Comments Continued
02:33 Spotify & AI Generated Music
02:52 AI Creators Competing With Real Artists
03:34 Over 100,00 Tracks Uploaded To Deezer Each Day
03:57 ISRC Number
04:08 Increase Of AI Generated Music
04:29 AI Music Platform
05:31 AI Plugins Comparison
05:57 Streaming vs. Download Revenue (Sell Before You Stream)
07:10 Deezer Removing AI Music From Algorithmic Recommendations
07:28 Class Action Lawsuit Against Suno & Udio (IndieAiLawsuit.com)

Oct 7, 2025

11 min

Oct 4, 2025

AI Tech To Pay $1.5 Billion to Creators | Is It Enough?

Oct 4, 2025

15 min

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In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses one of the most significant copyright settlements in history and what it could mean for authors, music creators, and the future of artificial intelligence. With billions at stake, this case has already set a powerful precedent that may change how creators are compensated when their work is used without permission.

We’ll explore why the settlement is both a groundbreaking win and a point of controversy, how AI licensing frameworks are beginning to emerge, and what this all means for creative professionals moving forward.

0:00 Coming Up
00:25 Introduction
00:35 Anthropic's Lawsuit Settlement
00:45 $1.5 Billion To Be Paid To Authors By Anthropic
00:55 Class Action Lawsuits Against Suno & Udio
01:05 Class Action Lawsuit Public Statement
01:22 What Happens When We Win Our Class Action Lawsuits?
01:39 Anthropic's $1.5 Billion Settlement For Claude AI Training
02:15 Anthropic's Tripled Valuation ($183 Billion)
02:36 $3,000 To Be Paid Per Author
03:05 Anthropic Pirating Books
03:25 Anthropic's AI Training & Fair Use
04:02 AI Training On Artists' Works
05:20 First AI Company To Pay Creators
05:45 Court's Order On Anthropic Case
06:53 AI In The Open Marketplace
07:06 World's First AI License For Music
08:31 PROs & Composition vs. Sound Recording
08:58 ElevenLabs' AI Music Model
09:28 What Happens After Class Action Lawsuit?
10:48 Conclusion

Oct 4, 2025

15 min

Oct 3, 2025

Shocking $3M AI Artist Record Deal | Xania Monet

Oct 3, 2025

18 min

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In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses the Ai Artist, Xania Monet and one of the biggest shifts happening in the music industry as AI artists and record labels collide. From million-dollar deals to questions about ownership, publishing, and creative rights, the landscape of music is changing fast.

We’ll look at what this means for artists, labels, and the future of music as AI creators step into the spotlight. Whether you’re an independent artist, industry professional, or just curious about where music is headed, this episode breaks down the latest developments you need to know.
0:00 Introduction
00:10 AI Artist Xania Monet Signed By Hallwood Media
00:44 Value Of AI Music
01:00 Sound Of Xania Monet
02:16 Talisha Jones Lyricist & Creator Of Xania Monet
02:37 Kehlani's Reaction To AI Creators
03:18 Xania Monet's Popularity
03:36 Record Labels Trying To Monetize AI Music
04:00 History Of Music Monetization
05:03 Timbaland's AI Record Label
05:22 imoliver's Record Deal
06:06 What's Human-Created In Xania Monet's Music?
06:25 Talisha Jones's Ownership In Her AI Music
07:17 Xania Monet's Lyrics
07:57 AI Music Fingerprinting
08:44 AI Music Creators Effect On The Music Industry
09:23 AI Music Publishing (BMI)
11:00 Copyright Office On AI Copyright Protection
11:15 ASCAP On AI Music Publishing
12:10 Xania Monet Seeing Chart Success
12:26 Spotify & AI Music Profiles
12:51 AI Music Being Signed
13:22 AI Music Bands Popularity
13:43 AI Music Vs. Human Music

Oct 3, 2025

18 min

Oct 2, 2025

Fantano, Benn Jordan & Curtiss King RESPOND To AI THEFT

Oct 2, 2025

19 min

In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses a major public statement uniting independent music creators, attorneys, and industry leaders in response to how corporations Suno & Udio are using music without consent. With voices like Benn Jordan, Curtiss King, Anthony Fantano, DJ Pain 1, Venus Theory, Tony Justice, Sync My Music, and Kuddie Fresh joining in, the movement highlights what’s at stake for the future of artistry, technology, and creator rights. This video explores where things stand, why lawsuits have been filed, and what it could mean for musicians everywhere.

The conversation digs into the broader impact of AI, copyright law, and how independent creators are fighting back to protect their work. From class action lawsuits to growing industry support, MK shares the latest updates on this battle shaping the music industry. Stay tuned as we break down why this moment is bigger than AI itself, and how artists worldwide are coming together to defend their future.

0:00 Coming Up
00:20 Introduction
00:30 Independent Music Creator Public Statement
00:42 Class Action Lawsuit Against Suno & Udio
01:04 Lawsuit Public Statement
02:18 Suno Admitting To Scraping & Duplicating "Publicly Available" Songs
02:54 Prominent Names Joining Lawsuit
03:05 Anthony Fantano's Statement
03:15 Curtiss King's Statement
04:07 US Copyright Office On AI Training
04:35 AI Training & Fair Use
04:45 Anthropic/Claude Fair Use Case
05:35 Unauthorized AI Training
06:09 This Is Not An Anti-AI Lawsuit
06:32 Benn Jordan's Statement
07:07 DJ Pain 1's Statement
07:28 What Is The Goal?
08:24 Kuddie Fresh's Statement
08:45 Venus Theory's Statement
09:27 Tony Justice's (Lead Plaintiff) Statement
09:52 Sync My Music's Statement
10:18 Ethical AI Music Training & Licensing
11:17 Top Music Attorney's Quote From Billboard Magazine
11:49 Anthropic's Settlement
13:11 Evidence In Anthropic Case
13:37 AI Companies' Reputation On Ethics
14:30 How To Get Involved In Our Class Action Lawsuit

#SunoExposed #UdioExposed #IndieAiLawsuit

Oct 2, 2025

19 min

Sep 30, 2025

Suno Lawsuit: Everything Just Changed

Sep 30, 2025

18 min

In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses major updates in the class action lawsuit against Suno. The complaint has expanded, new names are now involved, and what started small has become much bigger than expected. Miss Krystle also explains why music producer Timbaland has become part of the legal filings, and how independent creators may now have a stronger case against unauthorized AI training on copyrighted works.

0:00 Introduction
00:11 Suno Admitting To Training On Copyrighted Music
00:30 Suno Claiming Fair Use
00:55 Suno Potentially Scraping Music From Spotify/YouTube/etc.
01:11 Our First Amended Complaint
01:29 Anthropic Class Action Lawsuit
02:01 Fair Use In Anthropic Case
02:33 Fair Use Application In AI Training
03:05 Silverman V. Meta Case
03:48 Stealing/Pirating Content Does Not Qualify For Fair Use
04:05 Market Harm
04:51 Additions To Complaint
05:14 Suno Files Motion To Dismiss
05:44 Where & How Did Suno Access Music
06:07 New Count On Complaint (Circumvention)
06:39 Jamendo Believing Suno Scraped From Its Platform
06:51 Private Datasets Demonstrate Illegal YouTube Scraping
07:40 Investors Acknowledged Potential Lawsuits
09:28 Evidence Of Infringing Outputs
10:07 Sync My Music Discovery Of Infringing Producer Tags
10:50 The Conduct Of Suno's Representative (Timbaland)
12:07 KFresh & Timbaland Statements
12:53 Sign Up For The Lawsuit (IndieAiLawsuit.com)
13:11 Copyright Drive Coming Up!

#SunoExposed #SunoLawsuit #LawyerReacts

Sep 30, 2025

18 min

Sep 29, 2025

Why More Artists Are Walking Away

Sep 29, 2025

14 min

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In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses the growing controversy surrounding Spotify and why many believe the platform is reaching a breaking point. From new premium features to unexpected contract loopholes, Spotify’s latest moves are raising serious questions for both artists and fans. With other streaming services stepping in to lure creators and listeners away, the pressure on Spotify has never been greater.

Independent musicians are now facing tough decisions about whether to stay on Spotify or move to platforms that better support their careers. Between AI music concerns, remix rights, and shifting user expectations, the future of music streaming is rapidly changing.

0:00 Coming Up
00:20 Introduction
00:33 Spotify’s New Direction
00:57 A Surprising Spotify Feature
01:15 Why This Could Be a Problem
01:40 Hidden Details in Music Contracts
02:52 Signs Spotify Is Gearing Up for Change
03:02 Another Feature Quietly Rolled Out
04:08 Spotify Shifts Toward Social Media
05:08 A Big Move From a Competitor
05:51 Growing Concerns Around Spotify’s CEO
07:20 A Different Approach to Music Releases
08:14 Spotify and the AI Question
09:15 Issues Piling Up on the Platform
09:43 Rethinking Music Platforms

Sep 29, 2025

14 min

Sep 11, 2025

Spotify Exposed: Indie Artists UNDER ATTACK With HORRIBLE Scam

Sep 11, 2025

13 min

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In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses the growing problem of fraud on Spotify and how it’s creating new challenges for independent artists. From royalties suddenly disappearing to strange activity on official pages, many musicians are beginning to question whether the platform is working for them or against them. Also we're looking at broader issues surrounding streaming, including unreliable numbers, questionable takedowns, and a system that often feels stacked against creators.

0:00 Coming Up
00:20 Introduction
00:30 Spotify’s Growing Problems
00:45 Music & Audiobook Bundling Issue
00:58 Streaming Fraud Allegations Explained
01:16 KARRA’s $100,000 Album Loss Story
01:49 Fraud on Spotify Pages
02:22 Independent Artists Treated Unfairly
02:44 Why Suspicious New Acts Are Thriving
02:57 Spotify Responds to Criticism
03:02 Novi’s Case of Impersonation
03:26 Fraudsters Targeting Major & Indie Artists
04:46 Shady Artist Profiles on Spotify
05:54 Disclaimers That Raise Questions
06:08 New Acts vs. Independent Artists
06:56 How Artists Can Fight Fraud
07:45 KARRA’s Chosen Solution
08:11 Concerns With YouTube’s Video Changes
08:38 Conclusion

Sep 11, 2025

13 min

Sep 8, 2025

Post Cover Songs LEGALLY In 2026 (AI Covers, YouTube, TikTok)

Sep 8, 2025

14 min

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On this segment of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses often misunderstood world of cover songs and shares insights on how to legally perform and distribute cover songs on YouTube and other platforms in 2025 and navigating the updates. From understanding the nuances between sampling and cover songs to the legal requirements and potential pitfalls, this video provides valuable information for musicians, producers, and artists looking to incorporate cover songs into their repertoire. Learn about the importance of securing licenses and ensuring compliance with copyright laws and how AI can and can not be used. This step by step guide will help you navigate the legal landscape of cover songs and leverage them effectively as a marketing tool for your music career.

0:00 Introduction
00:31 Cover Songs Are Great For Marketing
01:17 Cover Songs For Sync Licensing Placement
01:35 Sell Before You Stream
01:52 Cover Song vs. Samples
02:12 Cover Song vs. Interpolation
02:37 What Is A Cover?
02:59 You Are Legally Allowed To Do Cover Songs
03:25 Mechanical Licenses
03:45 Get Your Cover Song On Streaming Platforms
04:05 Live Performing Cover Songs
04:32 Cover Songs On YouTube (Do You Need A Sync License?)
05:49 Licensing Platforms
06:08 Monetizing Cover Songs
06:57 Sync Licensing Opportunities For Cover Songs
07:26 AI Cover Songs
08:10 Combining Cover Songs
08:49 Rearranging A Song
09:02 Giving Credit On YouTube

Sep 8, 2025

14 min

Sep 5, 2025

The Music Industry TRUTH No One Talks About...

Sep 5, 2025

16 min

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In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses the hidden dangers that artists face in the modern music industry. This video breaks down and exposes the real risks that independent musicians need to watch out for. Whether you’re a new artist signing your first deal or a seasoned musician navigating distribution and management contracts, this episode reveals what the industry doesn’t want you to know and how to protect yourself before it’s too late.

Sep 5, 2025

16 min