After the retirement of Michael Schumaker last year, I though this year’s Formula One racing would be boring. It’s been …
Universal Music, DRM-free rumors
Since Steve Jobs posted his open letter in February this year, calling for the abolition of DRM protected music, there …
The 3 track album and other heresies
The recording industry is to this day entrenched in its industrial-age manufacturing business model. This model was initially based on …
Traditional CDs — out of tune
Last week, Trans World Entertainment, which operates over 972 retail stores, announced their Q1 earnings — music sales were down …
Like piracy like tax fraud
Here is another data point showing that people think that music and video piracy is ok and not much worse …
Not A Muse’d: Antiquated Recording Label Business Models
While at Musexpo a couple of weeks ago, I was lucky to hear a relatively new band, called “A Fine …
The future of Music: Digital Rights or Wrongs Panel
Yesterday we had a lively discussion on the future of music. Topics included: the issues facing the recording industry, the …
The Value of Music: Is downloading really stealing?
Today, I was talking to a collegue about how his 19 year old daughter gets her music. He told me …
The Future of Music: Digital Rights or Wrongs? At the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco May 7, 2007
On May 7th, at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco, I’ve been asked to moderate a panel on the Future …