
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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Aug 11, 2025
Aug 11, 2025
21 min
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In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle shares her best marketing methods to grow your music organically in 2025. As both a music attorney and independent artist, Miss Krystle brings real experience from building an audience of over half a million across multiple brands. You’ll get practical steps to promote your music, choose the right platforms, and grow your audience with consistency and clarity.
From overcoming content anxiety to leveraging low-effort story-style posts, you'll learn how to create with ease, post with confidence, and attract the right audience. These are the easiest and most effective organic growth methods being used right now and they work even if you are just starting out.
Legal Disclaimer: The information, ideas, and suggestions in this video are not intended to be legal advice. Before following any suggestions contained in this video, you should consult your personal attorney. The speaker shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising as a consequence of your use or application of any information or suggestion in this video. Pursuant to the fair use doctrine under the 1978 Copyright Act, a copyrighted work owned by another may be used for criticism, commentary, news reporting, and educational purposes. The use of the livestream contained in this video falls within the fair use doctrine.
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💻 #1 Resource For Artists And Producers: https://www.topmusicattorney.com
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📰 Get My Newsletter: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/newsletter/
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#BestMarketingMethods #SellBeforeYouStream #MusicMarketing

Aug 8, 2025
Aug 8, 2025
15 min
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In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle dives into a shocking new lawsuit involving Tyler, The Creator and it all centers around a single image. Filed in federal court, the case raises serious questions about copyright, brand partnerships, and how far creative inspiration can go before it crosses a legal line. The photo at the heart of the case has allegedly shown up across major product lines, and the plaintiffs are asking for more than just a slap on the wrist.
Miss Krystle walks through the key claims, visual comparisons, and potential legal consequences facing some of the biggest names in music and fashion. From merch to marketing, this case could have massive ripple effects. Subscribe for exclusive breakdowns and updates as the case develops.
0:00 Introduction
00:20 Lawsuit Against Tyler, The Creator, Louis Vuitton, & Converse
00:36 Lawsuit Over Picture of Airedale Terrier "Bliss"
00:53 Picture of Bliss Used in Clothing
01:52 Image Clearance
03:00 Background
03:30 Tyler, The Creator's Fashion Ventures
03:43 Indemnification Language
04:16 Golf le Fleur Clothing Collection
04:40 Tyler, The Creator & Airedale Terriers
05:05 Image of Bliss on DOGTOOTH Music Video
05:28 Infringing Work on GLF Merchandise
05:50 Copyright & Trademark
06:15 Infringing Copying on LV & Converse Merchandise
06:25 Actual Damages vs. Statutory Damages
07:04 Infringing Work on LV Bags & Accessories
07:20 Infringing Work on Converse Shoes
07:50 Disgorgement of Profits
08:49 Copyright Infringement
09:01 Discovery
09:17 Damages & Injunction
10:15 Conclusion
Legal Disclaimer: The information, ideas, and suggestions in this video are not intended to be legal advice. Before following any suggestions contained in this video, you should consult your personal attorney. The speaker shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising as a consequence of your use or application of any information or suggestion in this video. Pursuant to the fair use doctrine under the 1978 Copyright Act, a copyrighted work owned by another may be used for criticism, commentary, news reporting, and educational purposes. The use of the livestream contained in this video falls within the fair use doctrine.
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📰 Get My Newsletter: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/newsletter/
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#TylerTheCreatorLawsuit #LawyerReacts #TylerSued

Aug 7, 2025
Aug 7, 2025
13 min
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In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses how the UMG takeover is getting crazier by the day. Miss Krystle breaks down how Universal Music Group is no longer just a label... they’re buying up the platforms independent artists rely on for distribution, royalty collection, and publishing. With billion-dollar acquisitions and lawsuits flying, some are calling it legal warfare.
Over 200 indie labels just signed an open letter demanding a full investigation into UMG’s latest moves. This episode unpacks what’s happening behind the scenes, why the stakes are so high for independent artists, and what you can do right now to protect your music, your rights, and your revenue before it’s too late.
0:00 Coming Up
00:20 Introduction
00:30 Is UMG A Monopoly?
01:07 Universal Music Group Acquiring Music Catalogs
01:25 Universal Weaponizing Copyright
01:46 Independent Music Companies Association
02:08 IMPALA's Open Letter
02:32 UMG Buying Downtown Music Group
03:09 IMPALA Against UMG's Acquisition of Downtown
04:36 UMG's Buying Music Distribution Services
05:07 UMG Suing Competitors
05:38 UMG Suing Wayback Machine/Internet Archive
06:09 Risk For Independent Artists
06:34 Problem With Royalty Channels
07:02 Terms of Services For Music Platforms
07:31 Sell Before You Stream
08:19 Universal Becoming The Music Industry's Bully
08:51 Conclusion
Legal Disclaimer: The information, ideas, and suggestions in this video are not intended to be legal advice. Before following any suggestions contained in this video, you should consult your personal attorney. The speaker shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising as a consequence of your use or application of any information or suggestion in this video. Pursuant to the fair use doctrine under the 1978 Copyright Act, a copyrighted work owned by another may be used for criticism, commentary, news reporting, and educational purposes. The use of the livestream contained in this video falls within the fair use doctrine.
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⚖ Hire An Attorney: https://www.delgadoentertainmentlaw.com
📺 Get Your Music Into Tv/Film/Games: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/sync
📰 Get My Newsletter: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/newsletter/
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#UMGExposed #UMGMonopoly #UMGLawsuit

Jul 25, 2025
Jul 25, 2025
13 min
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In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss discusses the newly passed HITS Act and what it really means for independent artists, producers, and music business owners. With headlines flying about a $150,000 tax break, there’s a lot of hype but also a lot of misunderstanding. Miss Krystle breaks down who this legislation actually benefits, how tax deductions for music production really work, and why most indie artists won’t see the windfall being promised online.
0:00 Introduction
00:10 $150,000 Tax Credit For Musicians From Big Beautiful Bill (HITS Acts)
00:31 Eligibility for $150,000 Tax Break
01:21 What Does The HITS Act Do?
01:48 Amortization
02:43 LLC vs. Sole Proprietorship
03:13 Business Expenses
04:03 Change In Amortization
04:36 Who Is This Benefitting
04:49 A2IM & Recording Academy's Reaction To The HITS Act
05:53 Section 181 Internal Revenue Code
06:25 How Much Did Your Last Album Cost You?
06:43 $150,000 Cap
07:00 What Costs Does The HIT Act Apply To?
07:18 HITS Act Does Not Apply To Major Record Labels
07:40 HITS Act Effect On Independent Musicians
08:30 Keep Track of Your Expenses
Legal Disclaimer: The information, ideas, and suggestions in this video are not intended to be legal advice. Before following any suggestions contained in this video, you should consult your personal attorney. The speaker shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising as a consequence of your use or application of any information or suggestion in this video. Pursuant to the fair use doctrine under the 1978 Copyright Act, a copyrighted work owned by another may be used for criticism, commentary, news reporting, and educational purposes. The use of the livestream contained in this video falls within the fair use doctrine.
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#TheHITSAct #IndieArtistTaxCredit #LawyerReacts

Jul 24, 2025
Jul 24, 2025
16 min
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In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses the Sell Before You Stream tactic. This is my number one best method for actually making money from your music. I hear it all the time... "But I have no fans!" This plan still works. Even if you're starting from scratch, we’re going to build your email list, harvest your contacts, and start making sales with just one song. This is the “Sell Before You Stream” method, and I’m giving you the exact steps to execute today.
We’re getting super tactical. From using your phone contacts, to going live on social, to setting up a simple landing page. This is how you build a real audience and turn attention into income. You don’t need a big following. You just need the right plan. Get your free checklist download that goes over my 6 week plan for your next release.
0:00 Coming Up
00:20 Introduction
00:32 Sell Before You Stream
00:47 Music Platforms As Marketing
01:06 Sell Your Music On Your Website or Bandcamp
01:24 Setting A Base Price & Allowing Fans To Pay-What-They-Want
02:06 How To Start
02:27 How To Sell With No Fans
02:43 Reach Out To Contacts On Your Phone
03:03 Audience Harvesting
03:25 Building An Email List
04:28 Template To Send Contacts
05:04 Personalize Messages
06:19 Livestream Harvesting
07:57 Simple Landing Page Website
09:28 How To Grow Organically On Social Media (Best Methods)
09:55 Direct Messaging
10:33 Cross-Seed Audiences
11:14 Final Thoughts/Conclusion
Legal Disclaimer: The information, ideas, and suggestions in this video are not intended to be legal advice. Before following any suggestions contained in this video, you should consult your personal attorney. The speaker shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising as a consequence of your use or application of any information or suggestion in this video. Pursuant to the fair use doctrine under the 1978 Copyright Act, a copyrighted work owned by another may be used for criticism, commentary, news reporting, and educational purposes. The use of the livestream contained in this video falls within the fair use doctrine.
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📺 Get Your Music Into Tv/Film/Games: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/sync
📰 Get My Newsletter: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/newsletter/
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#SellBeforeYouStream #DirectToFanMusic #SellWithNoFans

Jul 22, 2025
Jul 22, 2025
23 min
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In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle dives into the growing controversy surrounding AI-generated artists on streaming platforms. With millions of streams, major cosigns, and suspicious playlist activity, the line between human and machine-made music is becoming increasingly blurred. Are listeners being misled? And is anyone going to be held accountable for what's starting to look like a digital wild west?
From potential consumer fraud to intellectual property theft, this conversation unpacks how AI bands are gaining traction and who might be enabling it behind the scenes. With verified pages, monetized merch, and little to no transparency, this deep dive raises urgent questions about what’s really happening on Spotify, what it means for real creators, and why legal action may be the next frontier.
0:00 Coming Up
00:20 Introduction
00:30 AI Artists & Bands on Spotify
00:52 AI Bands Pretending To Be Human-Made Music
01:18 Timbaland Following The Velvet Sundown On Instagram
01:38 Is Spotify Behind These AI Bands?
02:13 Deezer Identifying AI Artists
02:43 AI Artists Going Viral
02:53 Spotify Is Not Stopping AI Bands
03:40 Consumer Confusion
03:58 AI Detection By Benn Jordan
04:54 The Problem With AI Bands on Spotify
05:18 Is This A Marketing Ploy By The Velvet Sundown?
05:35 Spotify Allowing AI Bands To Thrive
06:55 Aventhis AI Country Artist
07:34 AI Creator Disclosure
08:37 The Devil Inside AI Act
09:53 The Velvet Sundown's Playlist Manipulation
11:53 Spotify's Silence
12:20 Novi's Infringement
13:25 How To Deal With AI Infringement
14:40 Spotify CEO Daniel Ek Raises $700 Million For Helsing
15:15 Sell Before You Stream
15:59 AI Music Takeover
16:23 Calling Out & Taking Action
16:33 Join The Fight! IndieAiLawsuit.com
17:01 Courts Decisions Falling In Our Favor
17:29 Spotify Exposed?
18:17 Conclusion
Legal Disclaimer: The information, ideas, and suggestions in this video are not intended to be legal advice. Before following any suggestions contained in this video, you should consult your personal attorney. The speaker shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising as a consequence of your use or application of any information or suggestion in this video. Pursuant to the fair use doctrine under the 1978 Copyright Act, a copyrighted work owned by another may be used for criticism, commentary, news reporting, and educational purposes. The use of the livestream contained in this video falls within the fair use doctrine.
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💻 #1 Resource For Artists And Producers: https://www.topmusicattorney.com
⚖ Hire An Attorney: https://www.delgadoentertainmentlaw.com
📺 Get Your Music Into Tv/Film/Games: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/sync
📰 Get My Newsletter: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/newsletter/
📄 Music Contracts: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/music-contracts
🎧 Listen To The TMA Podcast On All Streaming: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/podcast
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#SpotifyExposed #SpotifyScam #aiartists

Jul 21, 2025
Jul 21, 2025
17 min
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In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses The GENIUS Behind Starting Your Own Independent Record Label. From protecting your intellectual property to structuring your music business for long-term growth, this conversation explores how artists can take control of their careers and start monetizing like true entrepreneurs. Whether you're just starting out or ready to level up, this strategy could change everything.
Discover the mindset shift that separates hobbyists from professionals and why many artists stop just short of their breakthrough. Learn how the right legal and business foundations can help you scale, secure opportunities, and build something that lasts.
0:00 Coming Up
00:20 Introduction
00:41 Start Your Own Record Label
01:25 Taylor Swift Purchasing Her Songs
02:17 Tinashe Leaving RCA
02:51 Presentation Is Key
03:14 LLC Protection
03:48 Music Business Enterprise
04:13 Operating Agreement
04:38 Where To Set Up Your LLC
05:08 Recording Agreement
05:38 Own Your Intellectual Property
05:59 Difference Between Copyrights & Trademarks
06:54 Protecting Yourself From Copyright Infringement
07:19 Music Catalog Value
08:09 How To Register Copyrights & Trademarks
08:47 Contractor Agreements
09:50 Monetize
10:38 Audience Harvesting
11:01 Think Like A Record Label
11:19 Sponsorships & Partnerships
11:44 Sync Licensing
12:08 AI In Music & Content Creation
12:33 Become Your Own Record Label Step-By-Step Guide
Legal Disclaimer: The information, ideas, and suggestions in this video are not intended to be legal advice. Before following any suggestions contained in this video, you should consult your personal attorney. The speaker shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising as a consequence of your use or application of any information or suggestion in this video. Pursuant to the fair use doctrine under the 1978 Copyright Act, a copyrighted work owned by another may be used for criticism, commentary, news reporting, and educational purposes. The use of the livestream contained in this video falls within the fair use doctrine.
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💻 #1 Resource For Artists And Producers: https://www.topmusicattorney.com
⚖ Hire An Attorney: https://www.delgadoentertainmentlaw.com
📺 Get Your Music Into Tv/Film/Games: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/sync
📰 Get My Newsletter: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/newsletter/
📄 Music Contracts: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/music-contracts
🎧 Listen To The TMA Podcast On All Streaming: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/podcast
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#BecomeARecordLabel #IndependentRecordLabel #StartARecordLabel

Jul 20, 2025
Jul 20, 2025
14 min
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In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses the rising tension between reaction channels and one of the biggest music companies in the world. With Universal Music Group issuing a wave of copyright claims, independent creators are now facing serious threats to their content, channels, and livelihoods. Miss Krystle breaks down what’s happening behind the scenes of the Knox hill situation, what fair use actually protects, and how the growing control over music infrastructure could affect the future of online content.
As Universal nears monopoly status, controlling over 40% of the U.S. music market, their moves to acquire distribution infrastructure and suppress competing voices raise major concerns. UMG's legal tactics, DMCA strikes, and aggressive copyright enforcement fit into a larger strategy of corporate consolidation. In this video are also tools, templates, and actions creators can take now to protect themselves and push back against industry overreach.
Universal's Takeover Is Getting WILD
0:00 Introduction
00:16 Knox Hill Receiving Copyright Claims From UMG
00:48 Universal Music Group Becoming A Monopoly
01:25 Universal Acquiring Downtown Music (CD Baby, Curve, Songtrust)
02:23 UMG Filing Copyright Claims At Volume
02:34 Fair Use For Reaction Content
03:14 Knox Hill Receiving Copyright Strikes For Reaction Video
03:46 Warning Strike Courtesy Notice)
04:15 YouTube Copyright Strikes
04:28 DMCA Counter Notice
05:18 Negative Effects of Copyright Strikes/Claims On YouTubers
05:29 Universal's Bully Tactics
05:39 Universal Using Copyright As A Weapon
06:00 UMG Suing TuneCore & Wayback Machine (Internet Archive)
06:29 What's The Purpose UMG's Claims?
07:01 UMG Infiltrating The Indie Space
07:30 Counter Notification Example (Draft)
07:52 Solution
08:06 Class Action Lawsuit Against Suno & Udio On Behalf of Indie Artists
08:53 Join The Fight at IndieAILawsuit.com
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#KnoxHill #UMGExposed #ReactionChannels

Jul 19, 2025
Jul 19, 2025
17 min
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In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses the massive AI training fair use decision with the federal court ruling involving authors suing the AI company Anthropic over copyright infringement. The decision, while being hailed as a "win" for AI companies, is being widely misunderstood. Miss Krystle clarifies how the court actually ruled that training AI on copyrighted books can be considered fair use only under specific conditions, like legal access and strongly condemned the use of pirated content, calling it irredeemably infringing.
This breakdown connects directly to Miss Krystle’s own class action lawsuits against Suno and Udio, AI music companies accused of training on copyrighted music without permission. With the court aligning closely with the Copyright Office’s stance, this ruling bolsters the legal argument that unauthorized scraping of creative works isn’t protected by fair use.
0:00 Introduction
00:10 Class Action Lawsuit Against Suno & Udio
00:20 Copyright Office On AI Training & Fair Use
00:40 Anthropic "Wins" Lawsuit on AI Training
01:26 Authors Suing Anthropic For AI Training
02:04 Fair Use
02:29 AI Companies Using Fair Use As A Defense
03:32 Transformative AI Training
04:12 Pirated Books Used For AI Training
05:20 Creating New Format Is Fair Use
05:50 Google Books Case
06:16 Transformative vs. Replicate/Supplant
08:04 Access of Creative Works For AI Training
09:44 Ingested Content Used For AI Training
10:15 Good Faith Defense After Pirating
11:16 AI Training
12:01 Fourth Factor on Fair Use (Market Impact)
12:24 Anthropic Trial
12:52 Join The Class Action Lawsuit At https://www.indieailawsuit.com
Legal Disclaimer: The information, ideas, and suggestions in this video are not intended to be legal advice. Before following any suggestions contained in this video, you should consult your personal attorney. The speaker shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising as a consequence of your use or application of any information or suggestion in this video. Pursuant to the fair use doctrine under the 1978 Copyright Act, a copyrighted work owned by another may be used for criticism, commentary, news reporting, and educational purposes. The use of the livestream contained in this video falls within the fair use doctrine.
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#Anthropic #AiFairUse #LawyerReacts

Jul 18, 2025
Jul 18, 2025
13 min
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In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle, discusses how The AI Music Problem Just Got WORSE with a new loophole discovered in Suno where users can recreate popular songs sent in by a viewer. This is all happening while a class action lawsuit filed against Suno & Udio on behalf of independent artists, producers, & songwriters is happening as well as a statement from Timbaland and his attorney on allegations of copyright infringement. You can join the class action lawsuit at https://www.indieailawsuit.com
0:00 Introduction
00:15 Timbaland's Joint Statement
00:25 Timbaland Uses KFresh's Music On Suno
00:52 Timbaland's Apology
01:05 Major Record Labels Sue Suno & Udio
01:25 Delgado Entertainment Law & EKSM's Class Action Lawsuit Against Suno & Udio
01:38 Backlash on Timbaland For Using KFresh's Beat
02:00 AI Music Platform's Copyright Infringement
02:43 Fair Use & AI Music
03:01 Loophole on Suno
03:42 Suno & Udio Admitting To Copyright Infringement
03:58 What Platform(s) Did Suno & Udio Get Their Music From?
04:46 Independent Music Creators Standing Up For Themselves
04:56 Copyright Office's AI Report
05:39 Loophole On Suno To Create Interpolations/Parodies/Covers/Remixes
07:07 AI Music Platform Filters
07:17 Timbaland Committing Copyright Infringement In Real-Time
07:45 Join The Class Action Lawsuits! IndieAiMusic.com
Legal Disclaimer: The information, ideas, and suggestions in this video are not intended to be legal advice. Before following any suggestions contained in this video, you should consult your personal attorney. The speaker shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising as a consequence of your use or application of any information or suggestion in this video. Pursuant to the fair use doctrine under the 1978 Copyright Act, a copyrighted work owned by another may be used for criticism, commentary, news reporting, and educational purposes. The use of the livestream contained in this video falls within the fair use doctrine.
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