Music tech ownership ouroboros, 2026 edition
With DistroKid, Concord, Kobalt, and The Team (f.k.a. Wasserman) all up for sale, it’s time to revisit who owns what in music tech.
AI music is on a collision course
Everyone's betting on the same future. Is that a problem?
Choose your fighter: AI or superfans
A critical feedback loop forcing the industry back to basics.
Who's responsible for labeling AI music?
Should it be artists, rights holders, distributors, DSPs — or some combination of them all? The answer will determine the economic value of human artistry.
How to think about music AI licensing
Three core questions to pave a clearer path forward.
