Digital Creators

Spotify has announced a major AI initiative with Sony, Universal, Warner, and Believe, promising “artist-first” tools that give musicians control over how their work is used in AI-generated music.

But behind the marketing, this marks a turning point: AI is becoming unavoidable in music, and Spotify intends to lead that shift.

For artists, it’s both an opportunity and a risk. AI can help creators experiment, reach new audiences, and innovate—but it also strengthens the platform’s power over how music is used, licensed, and monetised.

Entertainment lawyer Sarah Jennings notes:
“AI isn’t optional anymore. Artists need to secure their copyright and define how their work can be used—before platforms do it for them.”

If you’re a musician or producer, now is the time to take control:
• Register your copyrights.
• Clarify AI permissions in contracts.
• Stay informed on how streaming platforms are using AI.

AI will shape the next era of music. The artists who understand their rights—and act early—will be the ones who stay in control.

Read the full article for deeper insights into Spotify’s AI strategy, key red flags, and expert advice for creators.

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🚨New Episode ( #99) is Live!🚨 Philip Gostelow is a portrait and documentary photographer and filmmaker. Throughout his career, he has been based in Tokyo in the 90s, Shanghai (2000s), Sydney, and Perth. His portraiture and feature work have been published by clients such as TIME, Figaro, The Wall Street Journal, The Independent on Sunday Review, and VOGUE China. His “Black Christmas Bushfires” (2001) series is part of the permanent collections at the National Gallery of Australia and the Museum of Australian Photography. He has directed several short films, including *Max Pam: The Freddie Incident*, which was shortlisted for the WA Screen Culture Awards in 2023, *Down The Wrong Path*, and *Lunch*. Philip graduated with a degree in Architecture from Curtin University in 1984. Check it out on Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcasts link in bio.

🚨New Episode is Live #98 🚨 FA Concept , short for Futol Aymeric, is a unique venture founded by Aymeric himself. FA Concept originated in 2009 under the name Atelier Spinel, focusing on jewelry making and Aymeric’s own jewelry line but over the years, it transformed to encompass styling, makeup, model training, and other elements that define FA Concept today.

Aymeric Futol, a French-born artist, has led a life filled with creativity and passion. Growing up in Paris, living in Geneva for seven years, and eventually settling in Perth, he was surrounded by a family that nurtured his artistic inclinations. Aymeric showed a keen interest in the arts from a young age, creating his first garment as a pre-teen. At 15, he studied jewelry making at the esteemed BJO private school. With over 20 years of experience in the luxury and fashion industry, Aymeric continues to push boundaries and explore new avenues.

Christian, a Geneva native with an Italian mother, had a diverse upbringing, attending both Swiss and French schools. He pursued higher education in the United States, studying English in Berkeley, CA, and later earned a degree in law and a bachelor’s in business administration. Christian’s career spanned various fields, including tourism, human resources, and payroll, before meeting Aymeric. Together, they moved to Perth and faced numerous challenges in their business endeavors. They started with a boutique in an old Salvation Army headquarters, developing a European concept store. Christian’s skills in accounting, payroll, and logistics proved invaluable, while Aymeric’s guidance helped Christian transition into the fashion industry, expanding their business into vintage and styling. Christian’s involvement in the fashion industry led him to frequent travels between Australia and Europe.

Their business evolved from a concept store to a couture outlet, and eventually became a vintage boutique. With new ventures on the horizon, Christian eagerly anticipates the exciting developments ahead.

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🚨New Episode is Live!🚨 Lewis French is a 24 year old photographer from Perth, Western Australia. He found his love for photography at a young age during a family holiday around both the North and South islands of New Zealand, where he continued to photograph landscapes and surf upon his return to the northern suburbs of Perth. This quickly led to shooting fashion, food and events for local businesses in Perth. He was fortunate enough to have shot his first wedding at the age of 19, which was the beginning of many in the years to follow as he began a new branch of his business in the wedding industry, shooting over 25 weddings in 2023. Covid pushed him to move to the Margaret River region to escape the chaos where he picked up a handful of clients such as Creatures of Leisure, Credaro Winery, Shelter Brewing co and Meelup Farmhouse. He wanted to chase bigger things and see what was possible so he took an internship position under Ian and Erick Regnard at Friday’s Studio in Perth to hone his craft and learn lighting inside and out. After 12 months with the brothers at Friday’s he went back to his country of birth and spent 4 months in London working as a lighting technician on fashion and advertising jobs for photographers such as Oliver Hadlee Pearch, Maya Skelton, Tom Craig and Emma Tempest. He now calls London home and continues to assist other high profile photographers in Europe and hopes to use this experience as a platform to project his career and be agency represented as a fashion and lifestyle photographer.

Available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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🚨New Episode is Live!🚨Jourdan Sungkar, a versatile creative professional, boasts a 12+ year career journey across Perth, Melbourne, and Sydney. Grounded in Perth’s inner city culture of skateboarding and aerosol art, he holds a Communication Design degree specializing in Branding and Advertising from Curtin University and Swinburne University, graduating in 2015. Accepted into Melbourne’s prestigious AWARD School in 2016, he delved into roles at major independent advertising agencies, contributing to brands like Coles, Optus, and Holden. A published author, Jourdan’s works include ‘Infinitism Magazine’ and ‘Get the Met: Melbourne Train System Design’, with close to 1000 copies sold. As the founder of Four Letter Press, his independent publishing venture, his books grace respected retailers nationwide and are archived at the State Library of Victoria. Available on YouTube Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

🚨New Episode is live!🚨 Ken Leung , is a creative director with over two decades of global experience in brand identity. His expertise spans photo shoots, brand strategy, corporate branding, and digital marketing. Ken has led creative teams for Monocle, 3.1 Phillip Lim, and DKNY, and collaborated with global brands like Belvedere Vodka, Calvin Klein, and Under Armour. As Uniqlo’s Global Creative Director, he helmed high-profile collaborations with Jil Sander, JW Anderson, and Roger Federer. Join us in episode #95 as we discover Kens global career as a creative director and the philosophy behind his works. Available on Spotify, Youtube and Apple Podcasts.

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