Entertainment attorney, public speaker, author, and dark pop singer, Miss Krystle discusses how to build your music business and brand and talks about everything in the entertainment industry: from legal, business, career, and everything in between on The Top Music Attorney Podcast.
Episodes
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Friday Mar 22, 2024
#DearTuneCore #TuneCoreExposed #LawyerExposesTuneCore
In her first episode of the series "Dear TuneCore", exposed TuneCore's handling of artist royalties in this shocking video, Dear TuneCore... Miss Krystle unveils a case where TuneCore refused to release substantial earnings to an artist, citing allegations of streaming fraud without presenting concrete evidence.
Miss Krystle dissects TuneCore's terms of service, emphasizing a vague clause granting the platform discretionary power to withhold or redistribute funds based on unspecified claims of improper conduct. This video explores the questionable practices and exposes the startling revelation that TuneCore labeled the artist as a "scumbag" while refusing direct payment.
This episode shines a light on an issue affecting numerous artists who may be unaware of their rights. Share this video. Let's get TuneCore to change their practices and end the trend of withholding artists' earnings. If you're an artist or part of the music industry, understanding these nuances is crucial for safeguarding your rights against potential exploitation. Give it a thumbs up, share, and let's bring awareness to important issue.
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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.
00:00 Intro
01:04 Dear TuneCore Recap
04:00 TuneCore Exposed: Class Action Lawsuit Recap
06:02 TuneCore's Response
06:53 Curtiss King & Benn Jordan
07:33 Curtiss King Conversation / Direct To Fans
09:49 Benn Jordan Conversation / Fans Want To Help Artists
13:50 TuneCore Seeking Outside Counsel
14:41 What Happens From Here?
18:50 Miss Krystle "Secret"
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
#TopMusicAttorney #MissKrystle
00:00 Intro
01:34 Recap
02:27 Resolution Options/ Option 1: Sue
03:09 Option 2: Class Action
04:51 TuneCore's Terms Of Service
07:26 Option 3: Unionize
09:52 How Do We Unionize?
11:12 Reading Your Comments
17:40 TuneCore Update
18:32 Class Action Against TuneCore
25:10 Claims
26:48 Awaiting TuneCore's Response
28:57 Investing In Your Music Career
28:38 Should There Be A Union?
30:29 Miss Krystle "Something In The Way"
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Friday Mar 08, 2024
Friday Mar 08, 2024
On this segment of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle answers your questions about music distribution, TuneCore, DistroKId, music distributors, music marketing, AI covers, Starting a record label, and the best state to register your LLC.
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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.
00:00 Intro
01:07 Do distributors put a cap on a certain amount of streams for it to be flagged?
03:13 Should I second guess using DistroKid?
04:04 The Distributors I’ve used and currently use
05:00 Social Media Marketing Gems
06:21 A.I. Covers?
07:24 Should I start a record label?
08:32 Good Promo Ideas?
11:30 Best state to register an LLC
13:21 Miss Krystle “Monster”
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Friday Mar 01, 2024
#TopMusicAttorney
On this segment of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle and show/music producer That Orko discuss NDA's and why every artist need to be familiar with them.
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📄 8 Essential Music Contracts Bundle: https://topmusicattorney.com/contractsbundle
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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.
00:00 Introduction
01:07 Non-Disclosure Agreements
02:30 Creative Ideas
04:06 Collaborations
05:46 NDA Pro Tips
06:26 Where To Get The Best Contract Templates
06:39 When They Don’t Want To Sign
07:45 Get It Done Right
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
On this segment of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle and Managing Band Members & Reevaluating Roles | Music Business Podcast show/music producer That Orko discuss how to Make A Successful Band In 2024, how to manage band members and how to think like a record label.
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📈 FREE Music Business Jumpstart Training: https://topmusicattorney.com/musicbusinessjumpstart
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00:00 Intro
01:07 Band Members
01:30 Reevaluate Everyone's Role
04:18 Contract Help
04:29 Set Business Goals
05:45 Talent Outweighs Focus
06:56 Meetings
08:28 Band Member Dynamics/Cliques
10:55 Start Somewhere
11:44 Look Beyond Your Local Talent
12:48 Firing/Hiring Band Members
13:45 Miss Krystle “I Am Your Sun”
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.
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
#DearTuneCore #TuneCoreExposed #LawyerExposesTuneCore
On this segment of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle exposes TuneCore's handling of artist royalties in this shocking video, Dear TuneCore... Miss Krystle unveils a case where TuneCore refused to release substantial earnings to an artist, citing allegations of streaming fraud without presenting concrete evidence.
Miss Krystle dissects TuneCore's terms of service, emphasizing a vague clause granting the platform discretionary power to withhold or redistribute funds based on unspecified claims of improper conduct. This video explores the questionable practices and exposes the startling revelation that TuneCore labeled the artist as a "scumbag" while refusing direct payment.
This video shines a light on an issue affecting numerous artists who may be unaware of their rights. Share this video. Let's get TuneCore to change their practices and end the trend of withholding artists' earnings. If you're an artist or part of the music industry, understanding these nuances is crucial for safeguarding your rights against potential exploitation. Give it a thumbs up, share, and let's bring awareness to important issue.
Hire An Attorney: https://www.delgadoentertainmentlaw.com
00:00 Introduction
01:07 Shocked and Outraged
02:08 Music Distributors
02:54 Distributors Removing Music Off Platforms
03:45 Music Distributors Not Releasing Royalties
04:35 Artist vs. TuneCore
05:02 Claiming Fake Plays
05:41 TuneCore Terms Of Use
07:40 Updated Terms Of Use
08:30 Terms Of Service Subject To New York Law
11:06 TuneCore Refusing To Release Royalties
12:27 Spotify Institutes Sanctions For Fake Plays
13:19 TuneCore Conversion
13:55 Authentic Plays & Marketing
16:04 TuneCore Not Releasing Royalties To Other Artists
16:40 Conclusion
18:10 Miss Krystle “Monster”
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Friday Feb 23, 2024
On this segment of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses Everything You NEED To Know About Music Publishing In 2024 all the Trends And Best Practices.
00:00 Intro
01:07 Overview
01:47 Composition vs. Master
02:35 The Role Of Music Publishers
03:32 Collect 100% Of Your Publishing
04:21 Importance Of Copyright Registrations
05:25 Types Of Publishing Deals (Administration Deals vs. Co-Publishing Deals vs. Sub-Publishing Deals)
06:15 Representing Your Own Publishing
06:43 Royalties & Income
08:07 Collection Of Royalties
09:21 Transparency In The Statements
10:35 Save Your Agreements
11:00 Post-Termination Concerns
11:40 More Resources
11:50 Make Updates
12:42 Recap
13:21 Miss Krystle "Let It Go"
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📰 Get My Newsletter: https://topmusicattorney.com/newsletter/
📄 8 Essential Music Contracts Bundle: https://topmusicattorney.com/contractsbundle
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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.
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Friday Feb 23, 2024
On this segment of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle, and show/music producer That Orko delve into the incredible resurgence of Sophie Ellis-Bextor's career, triggered by the unexpected placement of her hit "Murder On The Dancefloor." Join the conversation as they explore the unpredictability of the music industry, the power of sync placements, and the lessons emerging artists can learn from Sophie's journey. From chart-topping success to sold-out shows, this episode unveils the secrets behind Sophie's remarkable comeback.
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💻 #1 Resource For Artists And Producers: https://topmusicattorney.com
📈 FREE Music Business Jumpstart Training: https://topmusicattorney.com/musicbusinessjumpstart
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📰 Get My Newsletter: https://topmusicattorney.com/newsletter/
📄 8 Essential Music Contracts Bundle: https://topmusicattorney.com/contractsbundle
🎧 Listen To The TMA Podcast On All Streaming: https://topmusicattorney.com/podcast
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.
00:00-Intro
01:07-Sophie Ellis-Bextor's Comeback With Saltburn Sync Placement
01:41-Kate Bush & Other Sync Successes
02:20-History Of "Murder On The Dancefloor"
02:45-Sophie On Tour
03:04-Get Your Music Placed In Tv, Film, & Games
03:51-Sophie's Success After Sync Placement
04:15-Murder On The Dancefloor Fun Facts
04:43-How To Get Help Getting Your Music Placed
05:38-Miss Krystle "Something In The Way"
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Monday Feb 19, 2024
#TopMusicAttorney #DistributionDeals2024 #RecordLabelDeal2024 #MusicBusinessPodcast
In this segment of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, entertainment lawyer Miss Krystle discusses the choice between record label deals and distribution deals in the music industry. Highlighting the risks of signing with a record label, including loss of creative control and revenue sharing limitations, while also discussing the benefits, such as financial support and industry connections. Miss Krystle explores the advantages of distribution deals, focusing on artists retaining ownership and flexibility. She advises artists to carefully evaluate opportunities, seek legal counsel, and be clear on contract terms before making decisions.
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💻 #1 Resource For Artists And Producers: https://topmusicattorney.com
📈 FREE Music Business Jumpstart Training: https://topmusicattorney.com/musicbusinessjumpstart
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📰 Get My Newsletter: https://topmusicattorney.com/newsletter/
📄 8 Essential Music Contracts Bundle: https://topmusicattorney.com/contractsbundle
🎧 Listen To The TMA Podcast On All Streaming: https://topmusicattorney.com/podcast
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.
00:00-Intro
01:08-Record Label Deals vs. Distribution Deals
01:26-Record Label Deal Pros
03:04-Need Contracts?
03:19-Record Label Deal Cons
05:22-Music Distributors
05:55-Music Distributor Pros
06:43-Music Distributor Cons
07:15-What Deal Should You Take?
09:07-Work With Me
09:17-Record Label Deal vs. Distribution Deal Contract Terms
10:41-Miss Krystle ”Stronger”
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Friday Feb 16, 2024
#BeyonceCountry #BeyonceCountryBacklash #BeyonceTaylorSwift
On this segment of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle, and show/music producer That Orko discuss the unexpected crossover of pop icon Beyoncé into the country music scene. From the surprise Super Bowl release of her songs 'Texas Hold 'Em' and '16 Carriages' to the initial hesitation of country radio stations, the discussion covers the controversy, radio backlash, and the surprising rejection by KYKC in Ada, Oklahoma. As the story unfolds, Killah B, the producer of 'Texas Hold 'Em,' hints at a shocking collaboration on Beyoncé's upcoming 'Renaissance Act II' album, possibly with country star Taylor Swift. Join us as we explore the evolving dynamics between Beyoncé, country radio, and the wider music industry, with the anticipation building for the album's release on March 29. Will this mark a new era of pop artists in country?
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📄 8 Essential Music Contracts Bundle: https://topmusicattorney.com/contractsbundle
🎧 Listen To The TMA Podcast On All Streaming: https://topmusicattorney.com/podcast
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.
00:00-Introduction
01:13-Beyoncé’s Super Bowl Surprise
01:29-Beyoncé Releases Country Song Visualizers Texas Hold ’Em & 13 Carriages
01:40-Country Radio Stations Refusing To Play New Beyoncé Songs
02:18-Taylor Swift Switching From Country To Pop
02:53-Is Beyoncé Switching To Country?
03:27-Other Artists Switching To Country
04:47-Texas Hold ’Em & 13 Carriages Going Viral
05:01-Taylor Swift & Beyoncé Collaboration
05:58-Miss Krystle ”Something In The Way”