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AI Isn’t Replacing Musicians—It’s Replacing the Music Industry Middlemen

Richard L'Hommedieu AI in music business, ai music revolution, ai replacing music middlemen, audius web3 music, catalog works blockchain music, chatgpt for musicians, decentralized music tools, future of music industry, independent artist ai tools, indie artist empowerment, iZotope Neutron 5, music industry gatekeepers exposed, Ozone 12 mastering, royal.io music royalties, sonible smart eq, soundxyz nft music, suno ai music, web3 for indie musicians, web3 music ownership November 30, 2025

The music industry is undergoing a transformation as AI and Web3 tools empower independent musicians, eliminating the need for traditional middlemen. While industry leaders promote fear around AI replacing artists, the reality is that it enhances creativity and efficiency, allowing artists greater control over their careers and finances.

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Spotify’s Power Grab and the Web3 Escape Route: How Indie Artists Can Take Back Their Rights, Data, and Money

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Making a Scene Presents – Spotify’s Power Grab and the Web3 Escape Route: How Indie Artists Can Take Back Their Rights, Data, and Money Spotify’s new Terms of Service (August 2025) quietly tighten the leash around artists. The fine print is filled with loaded words like royalty-free, sublicensable, irrevocable, and transferable. At the same time, […]