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Dani Cutler
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Independent music, industry news, interviews and more with your host Dani Cutler. New shows every Thursday! Dani worked in independent radio for over 16 years in Phoenix, AZ supporting local and independent artists, and was deemed ”Scene Mom” by the community. Since then she has made the move to Massachusetts but will be a cheerleader for indie artists no matter where she lives.

  1. 2D AGO

    Scene Mom Says: Everything on the Internet Is Fake- Except This Podcast and Your Concert Habit

    Time: ~28 min. It’s Episode 94! This week's episode has a theme that I didn't totally plan but I love: Authenticity. We've got a story about a company that got caught running fake fan networks for major artists, a fascinating look at how music actually lands on Netflix and what that means for indie artists, a marketing tip about humanizing your brand, some music history, indie tracks from Boston, Atlanta, and Central Massachusetts, and some genuinely wonderful good news science story to close things out. Tune in! LINKS: JOIN US AT MONTAPALOOZA May 30! https://montapalooza.com/ SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER!  http://eepurl.com/i77C9U Get your merch! https://scenemomsays.threadless.com/ Join the exclusive group on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/965285292398533  Chaotic Good scrubs website after saying all they do is fake https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/05/13/chaotic-good-website-scrubbed/ Can you get your music on a Netflix show? https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/03/25/netflix-music-major-label/ Study shows the arts can slow biological aging https://www.npr.org/2026/05/12/nx-s1-5818172/study-arts-slow-biological-aging MUSIC: Smitt E Smitty and the Fezztones – Big Ass American Car https://smittesmitty.bandcamp.com/ Improvement Movement – Still Cold https://myimprovementmovement.com/ Ron Carlson – Moonbeam https://roncarlsonmusic.com/ Feedback: scenemomsays@gmail.com Submit Your Music: https://danicutler.com/podcast/submit-your-music/ All Things Dani https://linktr.ee/dcutleraz

    28 min

  2. MAY 7

    Scene Mom Says: Fake Podcasts, AI Defamation & Why Being Human Is Your Biggest Advantage

    Time: 28 min. It’s Episode 93! This episode has a theme running through it whether I planned it that way or not. AI is everywhere, it's causing real damage to real people, and the industry is starting to fight back. We've got a story about an artist defamation suit that genuinely made my jaw drop, some big moves from Spotify, a wild statistic about how many new podcasts are actually fake, and a science story about sound that took me completely by surprise. Plus your weekly marketing tip, music history, and some great indie tracks. Tap play! LINKS: JOIN US AT MONTAPALOOZA May 30! https://montapalooza.com/ SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER!  http://eepurl.com/i77C9U Get your merch! https://scenemomsays.threadless.com/ Join the exclusive group on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/965285292398533  New YouTube tool replaces music instantly https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/05/05/youtube-quick-music-swap-ai/ 39% of podcasts are AI generated https://gizmodo.com/more-than-a-third-of-all-new-podcasts-are-ai-generated-2000753786 New Spotify badge shows music that is not AI generated https://www.engadget.com/2161028/spotifys-new-verification-badge-shows-that-music-is-not-ai-generated/ Musician sues Google after AI overview wrongly says he's a sex offender https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/05/05/musician-sues-google-ai-overview-wrong/ The sound of rain makes seeds grow faster https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/the-sound-of-rain-makes-seeds-grow-faster-mit/ MUSIC: oceans Of emotions - Hearts Doin Time https://cactus-heart.com/ Adam Sherman Band - Miles https://linktr.ee/adamshermanmusic Sour Ops – Opting Out https://sourops.com/ Feedback: scenemomsays@gmail.com Submit Your Music: https://danicutler.com/podcast/submit-your-music/ All Things Dani https://linktr.ee/dcutleraz

    28 min

  3. APR 30

    Scene Mom Says: From Desert Dust to Festival Pee- Scene Mom's Back on the Mic!

    Time: ~30 min. It’s Episode 92! Scene Mom is BACK! I have missed you! I just got home from the most epic solo cross-country road trip and I am rested, recharged, and ready to jump back in. Got to see so many amazing people, caught some incredible live music, and the desert did its best to completely dehydrate me. This week's episode is a good one. We've got some big music industry news that has people talking, a marketing tip about getting more reach without spending more money, music history, Arizona indie tracks fresh from the road, and possibly the wildest science story I have ever shared in 92 episodes. You're just going to have to listen to find out what that is. Let’s go! LINKS: JOIN US AT MONTAPALOOZA May 30! https://montapalooza.com/ SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER!  http://eepurl.com/i77C9U Get your merch! https://scenemomsays.threadless.com/ Join the exclusive group on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/965285292398533  Live Nation found guilty, naturally they appeal https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/15/politics/ticketmaster-live-nation-monopoly-verdict YouTube turning audio into an ad product with help from SiriusXM https://digiday.com/marketing/youtube-is-turning-audio-into-an-ad-product-siriusxm-is-selling-it/ Kid Rock can't sell tickets https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/04/15/kid-rock-music-festival-discounted-slow-ticket-sales/ Tinkle often at your next music festival, you could save a forest https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgk5k7lkv0o Market tip: reallocate your ad dollars to podcasts https://www.edisonresearch.com/reallocating-ad-dollars-to-podcasts-can-deliver-41-growth-in-reach/ MUSIC: Scattered Melodies – Philly https://www.instagram.com/scatteredmelodies/ Japhy’s Descent – Cuyahoga https://www.instagram.com/japhysdescent/ Decker – Mojave https://www.deckermusic.org/ Feedback: scenemomsays@gmail.com Submit Your Music: https://danicutler.com/podcast/submit-your-music/ All Things Dani https://linktr.ee/dcutleraz

    30 min

  4. MAR 26

    Scene Mom Says: AI Streaming Fraud, Deepfake Takedowns and Real Indie Music

    Time: ~36 min. It’s Episode 91! We've got some crazy music news this week. The first ever federal criminal conviction for AI streaming fraud just happened, Sony pulled over 135,000 deepfake songs from streaming platforms, and Spotify announced something that honestly should have existed years ago. Plus your weekly marketing tip, some music history, another nerdy science story about anxiety that I think you're really going to want to hear, and five indie tracks I'm loving right now. Tap play and let’s go! LINKS: JOIN US AT MONTAPALOOZA! https://montapalooza.com/ SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER!  http://eepurl.com/i77C9U Get your merch! https://scenemomsays.threadless.com/ Join the exclusive group on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/965285292398533  Man found guilty of streaming fraud using AI to create songs and bots to stream them https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/03/19/streaming-music-slop-scammer-sentence/ SONY requests removal of more than 135k AI-generated songs from streaming platforms https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/03/18/sony-music-deepfakes-removal-comments/ Spotify adds edit button to let you control your algorithm https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/03/16/spotify-edit-button-algorithm/ Listening to music really does reduce anxiety. The science: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260315225133.htm MUSIC: The Frequency Principle – Cool Kidz https://thefrequencyprinciple.com/ Battlemode – Chasing Kaoss https://linktr.ee/BattlemodeMusic MRCH – Ashes https://linktr.ee/mrchmusic Voltaire’s Ghost – Spirit Animal https://www.voltairesghost.com/ Ali A and the Agency – Arizona Sunset https://aliaandtheagency.com/ Feedback: scenemomsays@gmail.com Submit Your Music: https://danicutler.com/podcast/submit-your-music/ All Things Dani https://linktr.ee/dcutleraz

    36 min

  5. MAR 19

    Scene Mom Says: Million Dollar Lies, AI in Copyright Court & Music That Makes You Blink

    Time: ~34min. It’s episode 90! I know, two weeks in a row, I'm on a roll! This week I've got five indie tracks for you including another artist who'll be playing Montapalooza in May, a breakdown of what the Supreme Court's AI copyright decision actually means for creators, Kelly Clarkson calling out American Idol on live TV, and a marketing tip that's all about where your promo dollars can go further. Plus music history and a genuinely fun science story to close things out. Keep blinking and take a listen! LINKS: JOIN US AT MONTAPALOOZA! https://montapalooza.com/ SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER!  http://eepurl.com/i77C9U There's a sale this week! Get your merch! https://scenemomsays.threadless.com/ Join the exclusive group on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/965285292398533  Supreme Court doesn't care if you want to copyright your AI generated art https://www.engadget.com/ai/the-supreme-court-doesnt-care-if-you-want-to-copyright-your-ai-generated-art-171849407.html?src=rss Kelly Clarkson still waiting for her million from winning American Idol https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/03/11/kelly-clarkson-never-got-1m-american-idol-prize-money/ Relocate some of that ad budget to podcasts https://www.edisonresearch.com/reallocating-ad-dollars-to-podcasts-can-deliver-41-growth-in-reach/ Blink to the beat https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/music-even-makes-you-blink-to-the-beat/ MUSIC: The Far Out - Laurel https://bio.site/thefarout Jesus The Dinosaur - Sweet Nothing https://linktr.ee/Jesusthedinosaur Faun Flora - I Wish I Was My Own Friend https://faunflora.com/ The Ringer Soundtrack - Voicemail https://theringersoundtrack.bandcamp.com/ Scattered Melodies - You Bad (Live) https://www.instagram.com/scatteredmelodies/ Feedback: scenemomsays@gmail.com Submit Your Music: https://danicutler.com/podcast/submit-your-music/ All Things Dani https://linktr.ee/dcutleraz

    34 min

  6. MAR 12

    Scene Mom Says: Live Nation Settles, Apple Music AI Tags & Why Gen Z Is Buying CDs Again

    Time: ~33 min. It’s Episode 89! In this episode, I’m covering some major music news, including The U.S. government’s antitrust case against Live Nation has suddenly been settled, but the story isn’t over yet as dozens of states plan to continue pursuing the fight over ticketing competition and consumer harm. I also break down Apple Music’s new “AI transparency tags,” designed to label when artificial intelligence was used in a track’s creation. It’s an interesting step toward transparency, but the big question is how effective it will really be. And in a cultural twist, some Gen Z and millennial listeners are stepping away from streaming and rediscovering CDs and other physical media as a way to experience music more intentionally. I tell you why. Plus, I’ve got 5 wonderful indie tracks, some music history moments that changed the industry forever, a marketing tip about engaging in Facebook groups, and a fascinating science story about NASA successfully changing the orbit of an asteroid. LINKS: JOIN US AT MONTAPALOOZA! https://montapalooza.com/ SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER!  http://eepurl.com/i77C9U There's a sale this week! Get your merch! https://scenemomsays.threadless.com/ Join the exclusive group on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/965285292398533  Live Nation Settles with DOJ, 30 states aren't finished with them yet. https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/03/09/live-nation-states-litigation/ Apple Music attempts control over AI music https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/music/apple-music-can-now-flag-ai-content-but-only-if-distributors-elect-to-label-it-121521873.html Gen Z wants to own music instead of streaming it https://www.newsweek.com/gen-zers-canceling-spotify-buying-cds-insteadheres-why-11627004 NASA changed an asteroid's orbital path https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/nasa-changed-an-asteroids-orbital-path-around-the-sun-a-first-for-humankind/ MUSIC:  Seth Newton – Life Jacket https://sethnewtonmusic.wixsite.com/sethnewtonmusic The Woodworks – You SOB I’m In https://linktr.ee/thewoodworksband Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers – Yeh Shoobeh https://rogerclyneandthepeacemakers.com/ Other Brother Daryl – Peaceful Alibi https://linktr.ee/otherbrotherdarryl Corina Toothacker – Human Medicine https://sites.google.com/corinasrae.com/home/home/music Feedback: scenemomsays@gmail.com Submit Your Music: https://danicutler.com/podcast/submit-your-music/ All Things Dani https://linktr.ee/dcutleraz

    33 min

  7. FEB 26

    Scene Mom Says: Wasserman Fallout, Live Nation Lawsuit & TikTok Tracking Changes

    Time: ~32 min. It’s Episode 88! This week I’m breaking down some big power shifts currently happening in the music industry. Growing fallout at Wasserman and artist departures, and the ongoing Live Nation and Ticketmaster antitrust lawsuit and why consumer advocates are worried it won’t move forward. I also talk about TikTok’s new hyper-local “Local Feed” feature, what it could mean for artist discovery, and the privacy concerns involved. Plus, I share new indie music, a marketing tip on why the best time to promote is before you need it, and a heartwarming good news story about an the youngest Grammy winner ever. As always, it’s music, industry insight, and real talk about how these changes impact independent artists and creators navigating today’s landscape. LINKS: JOIN US AT MONTAPALOOZA! https://montapalooza.com/ SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER!  http://eepurl.com/i77C9U Get your merch! https://scenemomsays.threadless.com/ Join the exclusive group on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/965285292398533  Wasserman Artists drop the label https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/02/19/wasserman-artist-exits-2026/ Live Nation working with Trump to make suit disappear? https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/02/12/live-nation-litigation-ncl-statement/ Tik Tok rolling out a hyper local feed https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/02/12/tiktok-us-precise-location-local-feed/ Napster creating AI powered music tool https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/01/28/napster-ai-music-creation-rollout/ 8 year old youngest Grammy winner ever https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/8-year-old-maryland-girl-becomes-youngest-grammy-winner-ever-with-daddy-daughter-album-collaboration/ MUSIC: Joey Wit – Heavy Crown https://joeywit.com/ KONGOS – Cruel https://kongos.com/ Dorsten – Mountain Song https://dorstenmusic.com/ Paracress – Waste https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/paracress/waste TELL – Things to do when it’s dark https://telltheband.com/ Feedback: scenemomsays@gmail.com Submit Your Music: https://danicutler.com/podcast/submit-your-music/ All Things Dani https://linktr.ee/dcutleraz

    32 min

  8. FEB 12

    Scene Mom Says: Super Bowl Music Fallout, Spotify Streaming Removals and Beating the Algorithm

    Time: ~31 min It’s Episode 87! This week covering a wide range of music industry news, indie music, and marketing insights for artists and creators. I chat about the Super Bowl’s music spotlight, including reactions to the halftime show and a musician’s response to lip-sync accusations. I also break down why TikTok Shop is ending independent seller shipping, what that means for brands and creators, and how Spotify’s removal of millions of streams from a major album raises ongoing concerns about bots, AI, and streaming integrity, especially for independent artists. Along the way, I’m sharing new music from independent musicians in New England and Ireland, plus a look back at key moments in music history and a marketing tip on building consistency that goes beyond posting frequency. I wrap things up with some nerdy good news about The Wizard of Oz (yes, the original film).  LINKS: SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER!  http://eepurl.com/i77C9U Get your merch! https://scenemomsays.threadless.com/ Join the exclusive group on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/965285292398533  Kid Rock swears he didn't lip sync, it's just the video was off https://consequence.net/2026/02/kid-rock-swears-he-wasnt-lip-syncing/ TikTok ending independent shipping on site https://www.adweek.com/media/tiktok-shop-to-end-independent-shipping-us-logistics/ Spotify removes 25 million streams from tracks https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/02/03/spotify-removes-streams-21-savage/ The Wizard of Oz coming back to broadcast TV after ~30 years https://nerdist.com/article/the-wizard-of-oz-returns-to-broadcast-tv-after-28-years/ Montapalooza Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/montapalooza Montapalooza Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/montapalooza.ma MUSIC:  Hotel Saturn – As Long As It Lasts  https://hotelsaturn.bandcamp.com/ Jennifer Tefft and the Strange – A Little More https://jennifertefft.com/ Derek Smith and the Cosmic Vultures – Hollow Choir https://linktr.ee/TheCosmicVultures Arrows of Athena – You & Me https://arrowsofathena.bandcamp.com/ Martin Moran – The River https://linktr.ee/soy.martino Feedback: scenemomsays@gmail.com Submit Your Music: https://danicutler.com/podcast/submit-your-music/ All Things Dani https://linktr.ee/dcutleraz

    31 min
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Independent music, industry news, interviews and more with your host Dani Cutler. New shows every Thursday! Dani worked in independent radio for over 16 years in Phoenix, AZ supporting local and independent artists, and was deemed ”Scene Mom” by the community. Since then she has made the move to Massachusetts but will be a cheerleader for indie artists no matter where she lives.

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  • Creator
    Dani Cutler
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
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  • Show Website
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