Time: ~33 min.

It’s Episode 66! This week I’m talking about Spotify’s weak crackdown on AI bands, a wild theft on Beyoncé’s tour, and why big music festivals could be losing steam. Plus, I share your marketing tip of the week, a cool story about using old TV’s to make music, and always, some excellent indie tracks you need to hear. Join me and share the love!

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AI fake band gets a Spotify crack-down (sort of)

AI along with radio helps consumers decide to purchase

Are music festivals dying?

Unreleased Beyonce music stolen from choreographer rental car

Musician turns vintage TVs into unique percussion instruments

MUSIC:

The Far Out - Funkadelic Gas

Say She She - Cut and Rewind

Electric Sol - Little Old Me

Happy Little Clouds - Liar Fire

gunshots or fireworks - Aces

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All Things Dani

Time: ~31 min.

It’s Episode 65! I’ve got a lot to say this week (I mean, I do every week.) I’m breaking down some big music news, including the strange rise of an AI-generated band and why I’m not here for it. I also dig into the new HITS Act that just passed—finally some good news for independent artists, but at what cost? Plus, Fyre Fest is back in the headlines (yep), and Devo is getting a documentary treatment. I’m also sharing some music history highlights, a quick marketing tip, and as always, some fantastic music from several indie bands. Let’s go!

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HITS Act passes with Budget Bill

AI band passes a million Spotify listeners with boost from fake spokesperson

Buy Fyre Fest brand on Ebay

Devo has a documentary coming to Netflix

MUSIC:

Bear Ghost - Sirens

Hotel Saturn - As Long As It Lasts

Jon Chesbro - Choices

Foxy - Last Night

People Who Could Fly - Dizzy Edge

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All Things Dani

Time: ~35 min.

It’s Episode 64! This week we’re talking about Instagram’s new Spotify feature for Stories, plus a major court ruling that could reshape how AI interacts with copyrighted material—musicians, this one matters to you. I also dive into the local love happening in my town of Winchendon. You'll hear some amazing new tracks from indie artists around the world—not a single one from Phoenix or Boston this time! Plus, I’ve got your weekly music history rundown, a marketing tip that will make you rethink your ad budget, and a sweet dose of nostalgia with news about Steve from Blue’s Clues. Let’s get into it!

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Instagram improves sharing from Spotify

Buskers in Quebec City can only sing in French

Judge rules work under copyright can be used to train AI

Steve from Blues Clues is starting a podcast!

Radio and Podcast Ads drive store visits and purchases

MUSIC:

Improvement Movement - The Knife

Sour Ops - Be My Secret

Hyperstereo - Runners

World News - Don't Want To Know

Blake Rave - After Midnight

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All Things Dani