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#331 – Matt Adell: Can AI Respect Copyright and Still Power the Future of Music?
Episode 331
Friday, 16 January, 2026
Matt Adell is a music tech entrepreneur and the COO & co-founder of Musical AI, a rights-first AI licensing platform designed to protect creators in the era of generative music. With a career spanning influential companies like Beatport and Napster, Matt brings deep experience at the intersection of music, technology, and digital innovation. Today, he’s focused on building ethical AI systems that respect copyright, ensure proper attribution, and create sustainable opportunities for artists as the future of music rapidly evolves.In this episode, Matt breaks down exactly how AI is reshaping music creation, copyright, and compensation—and what independent artists need to know to protect their work and thrive in a generative future.Key TakeawaysHow generative AI is disrupting the music industry and what it means for artists, songwriters, and producersWhy copyright, attribution, and licensing matter more than ever in an AI-driven music ecosystemHow ethical, rights-first AI can create new opportunities without undermining human creativity or fair pay---→ Learn more about Matt Adell and his work at: wearemusical.ai.Book an Artist Breakthrough Session with the Modern Musician team: https://apply.modernmusician.me/podcast
