"Memphis, we have an abundance of talent, not only on the stage as artists but also session musicians, producers, and audio engineers. You name it, it's here. And we want to make sure that they know there are many avenues to take their creative genius and utilize it."

McKenzii Webster (Crosstown Arts) and Lee Rankin (media, technology, and virtual reality legal marketing attorney) are helping us understand the nuances of music industry publishing, combining the creative side with the business logistics, and what the future holds for music technology (including how AI helps or hurts the artists).

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

• TEDxMemphis speaker applications
• Celebrate What's Right: Creative Economics on February 27
• Memphis 101 on March 19
• Crosstown Arts
• Songtrust
• Crosstown Sync
• Musician and Artist Services at Crosstown Arts
• Shelby County Board of Commissioners
• The ELVIS Act (proposed legislation)
• Daily Memphian article "Tennessee bill targeting AI is first of its kind in the US"
• New York Times article "‘The Godfather of A.I.’ Leaves Google and Warns of Danger Ahead"

This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.