Discover YOU RADIO's Discussions Podcast Episode #23 Hosted by Robert Simmons and Rita Fox The infamous tik tok ban

Discover YOU RADIO’s Discussions Hosted by Robert Simmons and Rita Fox

BREAKING: Discover YOU RADIO Announces Revolutionary Solution to TikTok's Music Ban Crisis

Press Release - For Immediate Distribution

July 25, 2025 — As TikTok's controversial music ban takes effect today, silencing thousands of artists and creators worldwide, Discover YOU RADIO emerges with an innovative workaround that ensures artists continue getting paid while maintaining their TikTok Live presence.

The Crisis: Artists Left in the Dark

Today marks a devastating blow to the independent music community as TikTok's new Terms of Service eliminate all forms of music from live streams. The comprehensive ban includes original performances, DJ sets, AI-generated tracks, and even background music — effectively silencing the very artists who built TikTok's cultural foundation.

But here's the real issue that nobody's talking about: the ethics of unpaid artistry.

Will's Take: The Missing Piece of the Puzzle

"You see creators going live on TikTok, playing artists' music in the background, dancing, and begging for gifts," explains Will, owner of Discover YOU RADIO. "These creators are getting paid through TikTok gifts, TikTok makes money through viewer donations, but what about the artist providing the soundtrack? Where's their cut?"

"The problem isn't just copyright — it's ethics. If TikTok and creators are profiting from artists' work without compensation, something's fundamentally broken. Since there's no tracking mechanism for fair artist payment, TikTok's only solution was to shut it all down."

The Discover YOU RADIO Solution: Thinking Outside The Box

While other platforms scramble for alternatives, Discover YOU RADIO has developed an elegant workaround that addresses both the technical restrictions AND the ethical payment gap:

The Multi-Device Strategy

Artists wanting to maintain their TikTok Live presence while ensuring proper royalty payments can now:

• Continue their TikTok Live sessions without music violations
• Simultaneously stream Discover YOU RADIO on secondary devices:
  • Roku players
  • Amazon Echo devices
  • Separate PCs or laptops
  • Car stereos with Apple CarPlay (may require additional smartphone connection)

How It Works

1. Artists go live on TikTok for audience interaction and submissions
2. Viewers tune into Discover YOU RADIO on their secondary devices
3. Music plays through the licensed radio stream where artists receive proper royalties
4. Submissions continue flowing through TikTok Live interaction
5. Artists get paid through the legitimate radio licensing system

"We're not circumventing the rules — we're working within them ethically," Will emphasizes. "While we can't play music through TikTok Live anymore, we can absolutely have our audience listen to properly licensed music through our radio platform while we interact on TikTok."

The Bigger Picture: Ethical Music Consumption

This solution addresses the core problem TikTok couldn't solve: ensuring artists receive fair compensation for their work.

"When you tune into Discover YOU RADIO while we're live collecting submissions, every artist that gets played receives their royalties through our Live365 licensing," Will explains. "That's what you call 'Thinking Outside The Box' — not to cheat the system, but to make it ethical."

Immediate Impact for Independent Artists

This breakthrough means:

• Continued TikTok Live engagement without platform violations
• Guaranteed artist royalty payments through licensed radio play
• Seamless submission process for new music discovery
• Multi-platform audience building across TikTok and radio simultaneously

A Message to the Music Community

"Artists deserve their fair share," Will concludes. "While TikTok's ban might seem devastating, it's actually forcing us to find better, more ethical ways to support independent musicians. This is about more than workarounds — it's about building a sustainable future where artists get paid for their contributions to our culture."

About Discover YOU RADIO

Discover YOU RADIO is a fully licensed online streaming radio station dedicated to independent and unsigned artists. Operating through Live365 licensing, the platform ensures all artists receive proper royalties while providing free submission opportunities and promotional services. The station is available across multiple platforms including Roku, Amazon Echo, mobile apps, and web streaming.

For artists interested in submissions during TikTok Live sessions:

• Website: https://discoveryouradio.com
• TikTok Live: Monday-Friday, 8pm-10pm MT
• Submission opportunities available during live sessions

Media Contact: Will, Owner/Operator Discover YOU RADIO Available for interviews and additional commentary