Here is what the page “Music Industry Power Shift: Top Lawyer Cliff Fluet on AI, Independence, and Radiohead's Le” contains. At Amsterdam Dance Event 2026, music lawyer and analyst Cliff Fluet delivered a sharp analysis of the evolving power dynamics in the music business. Fluet, a partner at Lewis Silkin and a recognized voice on music and technology, argued that control is moving away from traditional gatekeepers toward Fluet, a partner at Lewis Silkin and a recognized voice on music and technology, argued that control is moving away from traditional gatekeepers toward artists, tech platforms, and new intermediaries.
He highlighted how artificial intelligence is reshaping creation, rights management, and revenue streams, forcing the industry to rethink its models. Fluet also pointed to Radiohead's career as a blueprint for artist independence and direct fan relationships, noting their early experiments with pay-what-you-want releases and self-distribution. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.