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.

Episodes

May 8, 2025

Is SoundCloud BETTER For Artists?

May 8, 2025

13 min

🟢 (Free PDF) 35 Ways To Make Money From Music
https://www.topmusicattorney.com/35moneymakingtactics
My New Music Video https://youtu.be/qrkWrnN2FI8?si=MlA93p3bXXaDX7UZ

In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses what every independent artist needs to know before choosing between SoundCloud and Spotify. From monetization models to artist discovery tools and even hidden legal traps in the terms of service, this comparison goes far beyond which platform is more popular. With Spotify's potential remix feature on the horizon and SoundCloud's artist-centric payout system already in place, there's a lot to unpack about where your music—and your rights—are truly safe.

Is SoundCloud BETTER Than Spotify?

0:00 Coming Up
00:19 Introduction
00:29 Spotify's New AI Remix Tool
01:02 Comparing Spotify vs. SoundCloud
01:12 SoundCloud's Monetization, Reach & Discovery, and Contract Terms
01:42 35 Ways To Make Money In The Music Industry Free PDF
01:53 SoundCloud Monetization
02:29 How Spotify Pays
02:49 How SoundCloud Pays
03:24 Which Countries Does Spotify Pay?
03:56 Delgado Entertainment Law
04:12 Reach & Discovery
04:47 SoundCloud Discovery Tools
05:04 Types of Listeners On Spotify vs. SoundCloud
05:56 Communication & Customer Service With SoundCloud
06:37 SoundCloud Terms of Service
07:10 SoundCloud Content Used To Train AI (Dealbreaker)
08:39 Where Do We Go If We Leave Spotify?

May 8, 2025

13 min

May 1, 2025

This Is SO Stupid

May 1, 2025

20 min

🟢 (Free PDF) 35 Ways To Make Money From Music
https://www.topmusicattorney.com/35moneymakingtactics
📺 My New Music Video https://youtu.be/qrkWrnN2FI8?si=MlA93p3bXXaDX7UZ

In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast titled "This Is SO Stupid", Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses how nearly $10 billion in digital performance royalties have been funneled through SoundExchange—and why a large chunk of that money may be sitting in a fund you can’t touch. From royalty splits to artist registrations, Miss Krystle breaks down the confusing system that governs how your music earns on platforms like SiriusXM and Pandora, and why 5% of your royalties might be quietly diverted without your knowledge. If you're an independent artist, producer, or songwriter, this is the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed.

The episode also explores how various performance rights organizations, unions like AFM/SAG-AFTRA, and music distributors factor into royalty collection and payment. Miss Krystle reviews letters submitted to the U.S. Copyright Office, questions the lack of government oversight, and shares real examples from her own SoundExchange account. Learn how to check if you're owed money, why you need to register, and what it means when royalties go to funds instead of you.

0:00 Coming Up
00:19 Introduction
00:41 Congress Wanting Transparency With Music Royalties
01:01 PROs - Performance Rights Organizations
01:22 BMI & ASCAP Responds To Congress
02:05 Royalty Collection From PROs & SoundExchange
02:39 How SoundExchange Works
03:15 Delgado Entertainment Law
03:30 Sound Exchange Percentages
04:25 5% of Non-Interactive Streaming Royalties Paid To AFM/SAG-AFTRA
04:35 American Federation of Musicians (AFM)
05:32 35 Ways To Make Money From Music Free PDF
05:43 $500 Million To Intellectual Property Right Distribution Fund
06:31 SoundExchange Featured Artist & Rights Owner Statements
07:45 How Does This Work With Record Labels?
08:59 Unclaimed Royalties On AFM/SAG-AFTRA's Website
10:44 AFM/SAG-AFTRA's Online Access Agreement
11:26 Contacting AFM/SAG-AFTRA Fund
12:04 AFM/SAG-AFTRA Fund's Response
12:59 Who Has Access To Fund Royalties?
14:00 Why Was This Set Up?
14:24 SoundExchange Disclaimer
15:31 Conclusion

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#SoundExchange #LawyerReacts #ThisIsSoStupid

May 1, 2025

20 min

Apr 28, 2025

Lawyer Reacts To Rick Beato & The AI Threat

Apr 28, 2025

17 min

🟢(Free PDF) AI Music Legal Guide: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/legalmusicaiguide
Rick Beato's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RickBeato

In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle reacts to Rick Beato’s video, Will These New AI Tools Make Songwriters Irrelevant in 2025? As AI music tools like suno, udio & mureka rapidly evolve, the line between human and machine creativity continues to blur. This conversation dives into what that means for copyright protection, songwriting credits, and the future of music creation in the age of artificial intelligence.

Whether you're experimenting with AI in your creative process or just trying to keep up with the latest industry shifts, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss. Learn what recent reports from the U.S. Copyright Office mean for your rights as a creator—and how to protect your work in this changing landscape.

0:00 Coming Up
00:20 Introduction
00:54 Rick Beato's "Will These New AI Tools Make Songwriters Irrelevant In 2025?"
01:06 Where We Are At With AI & Copyright Law
01:57 Copyright Protection
02:19 Copyright With AI
02:48 U.S. Copyright Office Report On AI
03:10 Rick Beato Testifying At A Senate Hearing On AI
03:31 Improvements On AI Music Generators
03:58 No Copyright Protection With Anything Fully AI Generated
04:58 3 Exceptions To Copyright With AI (1. AI As A Tool)
05:11 Example: Paul McCartney Using AI For John Lennon's Voice
05:34 2. Expressive Input
06:31 3. Arrangement
07:07 AI Creators Can Get Copyright Protection
07:30 How To Copyright AI
07:50 Do People Want To Hear AI Music?
08:08 Viral Song 'Heart On My Sleeve' By Ghostwriter977
08:34 Rick Beato's Thoughts On Suno, Udio, & Mureka
09:14 Reading Comments On Rick Beato's Song
09:40 Oversaturation On Music Platforms
10:28 Is Branding Part of The Solution?
11:04 Average Listener Will Not Tell The Difference
11:47 Part 3 Copyright Report Coming Up!
11:57 What Is AI Training On?

#RickBeatoAI #LawyerReacts #AIThreat

Apr 28, 2025

17 min

Apr 26, 2025

Lawyer Reacts To I Got a Copyright Claim Using a Splice Sample | Bolo Da Producer

Apr 26, 2025

15 min

Bolo Da Producer's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCSLA0Yao1arMgA_ZBEL0Lgw
🟢 (Free PDF) 35 Ways To Make Money From Music
https://www.topmusicattorney.com/35moneymakingtactics

In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses a recent video by Bolo Da Producer "I Got a Copyright Claim Using a Splice Sample" and her own experience of receiving a copyright strike from Splice. She breaks down the legal implications and what music creators need to know about sample licensing, Content ID, and potential retaliation.

Whether you're a beatmaker, producer, or artist using royalty-free sounds, this conversation sheds light on how copyright claims can still affect your work—and what you can do to protect yourself. Stay informed about music law, digital rights, and how to handle disputes in today’s content-driven world.

0:00 Coming Up
00:22 Introduction
00:36 Bolo Da Producer's Issue With Splice
00:58 Bolo Da Producer's Background
01:26 Dealing With Splice
01:38 Copyright Claims For Using Splice Samples
02:45 Bolo Da Producer Getting A Claim From Warner Music Group
03:13 Delgado Entertainment Law
03:30 Losing Appeals Process
03:51 Reviewing Splice's Terms of Service
04:01 Splice's Assignment Rights
04:29 Conversations With Splice
05:53 Splice Filing A Copyright Strike On My Video
06:28 Bolo Da Producer's Fair Points
06:53 Splice's Certified License
08:02 What To Do If You're A Producer Dealing With This?
08:19 Updated Splice's Terms of Service
08:33 How To Contact Splice
09:24 Do You Need A Lawyer?
09:43 Conclusion

#LawyerReacts #BoloDaProducer #SpliceCopyrightClaim

Apr 26, 2025

15 min

Apr 24, 2025

I Wrote To Congress For Music Artists

Apr 24, 2025

17 min

Download My Letter Here: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/lettertocongress

In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses her letter to Congress urging greater oversight of the music royalty system—and why the current setup may be doing more harm than good. From performance rights organizations to the quiet power of music distributors, Miss Krystle unpacks a web of gatekeepers controlling how artists get paid.

As questions mount around transparency, regulation, and artist compensation, this conversation dives into the core of a growing industry-wide issue. With billions at stake, Miss Krystle outlines the hidden risks for independent creators and offers recommendations for much-needed reform.

I Wrote A Letter To Congress On Behalf Of Independent Artists

0:00 Coming Up
00:22 Introduction
00:36 Congress Asking Copyright Office To Investigation PROs
01:19 Letter To Congress & Copyright Office
01:39 Top Music Attorney Letter Introduction
02:08 Recap On Congress's Concern of PROs
02:41 Independent Artists' Problems With Music Distributors
03:07 Spotify's Annual Economics Report
03:40 $10 Billion From Spotify Paid To Music Distributors
03:50 Artists Forced To Use Music Distributors
04:16 PROs Entrusted With Music Royalties
04:56 Music Distributors Access To Artists' Royalties
05:17 Unregulated Royalty Gatekeepers
05:53 Why Are Music Distributors Unregulated
06:09 Number of PROs
06:37 Music Distributor's Abuse of Power
06:52 Problematic Terms of Services
08:13 Artists Must Accept Terms To Access Music Platforms
08:37 Why The Music Distributor Problem Is Bigger Than PROs
08:57 Different Types of Royalties (Performance vs. Streaming)
09:21 Exploitation of Artists By Music Distributors
09:47 Recommendations For Broader Oversight & Reform
10:43 Conclusion
11:49 Requesting Industry-Wide Reform

#LetterToCongress #ArtistRights #LawyerReacts

Apr 24, 2025

17 min

Apr 21, 2025

Comparing The WORST Music Distributor Terms | Distrokid, Too Lost, TuneCore, Landr, Symphonic + More

Apr 21, 2025

26 min

🟢 (Free PDF) Switching Music Distributors Guide: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/switchingmusicdistributors
My New Music Video https://youtu.be/qrkWrnN2FI8?si=MlA93p3bXXaDX7UZ

In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Comparing The WORST Music Distributor Terms, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses what artists and producers need to know about music distributors and the fine print that could be costing them money. From remix rights to royalty forfeiture, this breakdown covers some of the most surprising and overlooked clauses hidden inside the terms of service from major platforms like DistroKid, TuneCore, LANDR, Too Lost, Symphonic, and CD Baby.

Whether you're considering a new distributor or just want to make sure you’re not being taken advantage of, this episode takes a deep dive into real contract language and user obligations. If you're serious about protecting your music and your money, this is the conversation you can't afford to miss.

0:00 Coming Up
00:20 Switching Music Distributors Guide
00:43 Which Music Distributors Are The Worst?
01:07 Background With Music Distributors As A Lawyer & Musicians
01:25 Royalties & Contractual Obligations
02:04 Non-Biased Music Distributor Reviews
02:49 What Is A Terms of Service?
03:23 LANDR's Claims of Infringement & Take-Down Notices
04:24 LANDR's Digital Release Services - Payments
04:50 Inactivity with LANDR
05:42 Delgado Entertainment Law
05:59 LANDR Fair Trade AI Program
06:20 LANDR's AI Financial Incentive
07:18 Full LANDR's Terms of Service Review
07:35 DistroKid's Remix Rights
08:05 Spotify's New Remix Tier
08:20 Distributor Giving Permission To Spotify For Remixes
09:12 DistroKid's Lack of Auditing Rights
10:13 DistroKid's Can Keep Your Royalties Post Termination
10:53 Full Review of DistroKid's Terms of Service
11:05 DistroKid's Forfeiture of Your Royalties
11:23 TuneCore's Terms of Service
11:45 TuneCore's Right To Take Your Royalties Due To Claims
12:17 TuneCore's Ability To Redistribute Your Funds To "Third Parties"
12:46 Your Royalties Will Gather Interest For TuneCore
13:27 TuneCore's Waiver of Moral Rights & Right To Remix
14:26 Too Lost Withholding Payments For Up To 2 Years
15:15 Too Lost's Forfeiture of Your Royalties
15:55 Too Lost Fees
16:54 Do You Want A Full Too Lost Terms of Service Review?
17:03 CD Baby's Right To Use Your Music For Advertisements
17:38 CD Baby's Withholding of Royalties
18:20 CD Baby's Statute of Limitations
19:17 CD Baby's Full Terms of Service Review
19:33 Symphonic's Forfeiture of Your Royalties
19:59 Symphonic's Right To Create Derivative Works (Remixes)
20:34 Lack of Honesty With Music Distributors
21:15 Symphonic's Limitation of Liability ($50)
22:05 What Are The Best Music Distributors?

THEME / SHOW MUSIC BY:
That Orko

#WorstMusicDistributor #BestMusicDistributor #MusicDistributorsExposed

Apr 21, 2025

26 min

Apr 14, 2025

How To Grow ORGANICALLY So Fast It Feels ILLEGAL

Apr 14, 2025

32 min

My New Music Video https://youtu.be/qrkWrnN2FI8?si=MlA93p3bXXaDX7UZ
🟢 (Free PDF) 35 Ways To Make Money From Music
https://www.topmusicattorney.com/35moneymakingtactics

In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle reveals the key to unlocking rapid organic growth—so fast it feels illegal. Most artists and creators are just 1% away from breaking through, but they focus on the wrong solutions. Instead of chasing PR firms or record deals, the real unlock is about connecting with the right audience in a way that resonates. Miss Krystle shares content hacks to help you take action today and grow without relying on gatekeepers.

From building multiple brands—law firm, music business education, and artistry—Miss Krystle has tested and proven what works. If you’ve been stuck, this is the strategy you need to finally break through.

How To Grow ORGANICALLY So Fast It Feels ILLEGAL
0:00 Coming Up
00:21 Introduction
00:33 What's The Solution To Your Problems
01:10 How To Grow Organically
01:27 Organic Growth With Different Types of Brands
01:57 Get Out Of Your Head
02:12 35 Ways To Make Money PDF
02:32 My Brands (Top Music Attorney, Delgado Entertainment Law, & Miss Krystle)
03:55 Identifying Your Identity
04:19 1% Shift That Will Unlock Everything
04:38 Delgado Entertainment Law
04:53 Marketing
05:36 1% Unlock On Top Music Attorney
06:56 1% Unlock Leading To Success On Social Media
08:32 Viral Content With Miss Krystle
09:24 Doubling Down With Viral Content
10:10 Cringe Era
10:24 Starting All Over
11:06 Embarrassment In Creating Content
12:09 Lil Nas X Feeling Embarrassed With His Content/Music
12:54 Dealing With The Fall Off
13:40 Market Feedback With Your Content
14:35 Content Execution
14:50 Same Username On All Platforms
15:08 Where Should I Post?
15:34 Bulk Content Creation
16:10 Gathering Ideas While Scrolling
16:39 Viral Content & Promotional Content
17:48 Redoing Viral Content
18:38 Treat Your Posts As Stories
18:55 Recreate Your Best Content
20:44 Triggering The Algorithm
21:28 Combining Your Brands
21:43 Vlog Documentation
23:29 Expand Your Identity
23:49 What Type of Content To Post
24:12 Remix Contest
25:00 Bulk Creating Remix Music Videos/Visualizers
26:18 Action Items - What To Do Next
26:40 Conclusion

5 BEST Ways To Grow ORGANICALLY | How To Promote Your Music Easily https://youtu.be/BXOuIpUd5hI?si=0fTaFku0IQzGyDM-

Apr 14, 2025

32 min

Apr 10, 2025

I Called Out This Music Distributor And This Is What Happened...

Apr 7, 2025

21 min

🟢 (Free PDF) 35 Ways To Make Money From Music https://www.topmusicattorney.com/35moneymakingtactics

In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses how a simple review of terms of service led to uncovering a major issue involving a music distributor and an AI remix app. With independent artists in mind, Miss Krystle breaks down how companies are making critical decisions about musicians' intellectual property—without proper consent. The conversation takes a deeper turn as Miss Krystle shares details from a call with a company's CEO, revealing what’s really happening behind the scenes.

As platforms continue to expand their reach, the question remains: are artists actually benefiting, or are their rights being overlooked? Miss Krystle dives into the implications of these deals, the fine print artists should be aware of, and what this means for the future of music distribution. If you're serious about protecting your work and making money from your music, this is a conversation you don't want to miss.

I Called Out This Music Distributor And This Is What Happened...

0:00 Coming Up
00:25 Introduction
01:05 What Do Music Distributors Do?
01:34 Too Lost Distribution & AI Remix App Hook Collaboration
02:18 Too Lost Music Being Used On Hook
02:53 Infringement On Mash Ups, Remixes, & Samples
03:35 Music Distributor Catalogs Available To Remix Apps
04:08 Delgado Entertainment Law
04:24 Phone Call With Too Lost CEO
04:53 Upload Platform List When Using Music Distributors
05:51 Remix Impact On Artists' Music
06:27 Transparency With Music Distributors
07:02 Phone Call With Hook
07:19 Users On Hook Will Be Paid
07:36 Remix Rules Example With 'Say To Me'
08:11 Remixers Participating Financially
08:42 Distributors Giving Away Your Rights
09:33 Artists' Decision On Opting In
10:40 Too Lost's Promises
11:15 Music Distributors Moving Too Fast
11:30 Distributors Using Your Music To Train Their AI
12:05 What Too Lost Promised Me On The Call
12:30 How To Remove Your Music From Hook
13:16 Too Lost UPDATE
13:52 Landr Phone Call
14:29 Contact Too Lost and Hook Payments To Users & Artists
15:30 Conclusion

Apr 7, 2025

21 min

Apr 4, 2025

Why I Might Leave Spotify...

Apr 4, 2025

17 min

🟢 (Free PDF) 35 Ways To Make Money From Music https://www.topmusicattorney.com/35moneymakingtactics

In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle dives into recent changes at Spotify that have raised serious concerns about the future of music on the platform. As new features roll out and business practices evolve, the question of artist control and fair compensation becomes more pressing than ever. With a major update on the horizon, MK unpacks what this could mean for independent musicians and why it’s making them reconsider their place on Spotify.

Beyond streaming royalties, there’s a bigger conversation about the shifting landscape of the music industry. From new tiers to unexpected policy changes, artists may need to rethink how they navigate these platforms. Is this just another business move, or something that could fundamentally alter the way music is shared and monetized?

Why I Might Leave Spotify…

0:00 Coming Up
00:22 Introduction
00:38 Concerning New Spotify Updates
00:49 Spotify's Illegal Business Practices
01:07 Spotify's Loud & Clear Music Economics Report
01:26 .6% of Spotify Artists Earned More Than $10k
02:01 Monetizing Your Music
02:29 Spotify's Loud & Clear Breakdown
03:09 2024 Was First Year Spotify Made A Profit (1 Billion+)
03:42 How To Make Money From Your Music
04:25 Spotify's Bad Business Practices Leading To Artists Leaving
04:43 Spotify's New 'Deluxe" Tier
05:45 Delgado Entertainment Law
06:01 Spotify's New Remix Feature Without Artists Permission
07:43 Illegally Sampling, Remixing, & Mashing Up Songs
08:57 Music Distributors Granting Permission To Spotify To Use Your Music
10:32 Why Was Spotify Profitable?
11:01 Informed Consent
12:15 Spotify's Bundling Problem
12:39 Why I'm Leaving Spotify

Apr 4, 2025

17 min