Scene Mom Says: Ticket Scams, AI Music and Podcasts, & Costs of Convenience

2026-01-15

Time: ~30 min. It’s Episode 83! This week I dive into some of the biggest issues facing artists and creators right now. There’s an increase in trends that could hurt independent artists: Rising digital ticket scams and what they mean for indie shows, major lawsuits over unpaid streaming royalties, and the growing flood of AI-generated music and podcasts hitting streaming platforms. I break down why these trends matter, how they impact discovery and trust, and why direct fan support is more important than ever for independent art...

Time: ~30 min.

It’s Episode 83! This week I dive into some of the biggest issues facing artists and creators right now. There’s an increase in trends that could hurt independent artists: Rising digital ticket scams and what they mean for indie shows, major lawsuits over unpaid streaming royalties, and the growing flood of AI-generated music and podcasts hitting streaming platforms. I break down why these trends matter, how they impact discovery and trust, and why direct fan support is more important than ever for independent artists.

Plus, I share new indie music, key moments in music history, a practical marketing reminder for creators, and a bit of nerdy news. Always grateful for your support!

LINKS:

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Content Calendar Special!

Digital ticket scams are getting worse https://www.fastcompany.com/91471653/digital-ticketing-was-supposed-to-stop-fraud-but-ticket-scams-have-gotten-worse-just-ask-taylor-swift

Los Lobos suing Sony https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/01/09/los-lobos-lawsuits-sony-music-sony-pictures/

~400,000 people are subscribed to AI podcasts https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/12/14/audio-startup-podcast-ai-churn/

97% of listeners can't tell AI music from the real thing https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/11/12/deezer-ai-music/

Betty Boop and more enter the public domain in 2026 https://www.npr.org/2025/12/26/nx-s1-5649395/public-domain-2026-copyright-betty-boop-pluto

MUSIC:

Prince Mirth – Sometimes A Thief https://princemirth.com/

The Darts – Midnight Creep https://linktr.ee/thedartsus

Emby Alexander – Coin https://embyalexander.bandcamp.com/

(Call 244-255-EMBY!)

MRCH – Escape the Dark https://www.mrchmusic.com/

Glass Apple Bonzai – Love & Hatred in MegaWave City https://glassapplebonzai.bandcamp.com/

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