2014: Music Services Lost Subscribers…And It’s A Good Thing
"The RIAA in its midyear report had paid subscribers at 7.8 million, but by the time we got to the end of the year, it was only 7.7, a loss. Continue reading
The Music Industry’s 6:1 Ratio
One of the many things that the digital revolution has done to the music industry is to create and accentuate a number of imbalances. Imbalances that will either change, become. Continue reading
Will Jay Z’s Tidal Service Have a Hard Knock Life?
In this episode of the Upward Spiral, a music business podcast, Cortney Harding and Kyle Bylin discuss whether Jay-Z's Tidal will have a hard knock life in the crowded subscription. Continue reading
Jay Z Relaunches TIDAL: True Artist Avengers or Just A Millionaire Musicians Club?
Yesterday Jay Z relaunched TIDAL as the first artist owned streaming music service. But the question everyone is asking today is: Will TIDAL become the first bona fide threat to. Continue reading
Full Text Of TIDAL’s “Declaration” Signed By Madonna, Kayne, Jay Z, Rihanna & Other Top Artists
Tuesday's relaunch of Jay Z's TIDAL music service was short on details, but long on star power and symbolism. While only Alicia Keys spoke, here is the declaration that each artist. Continue reading
Jay Z Launches TIDAL As “Artist Owned” Music Service: Big On Star Power, Short On Details
UPDATE 2: Jay Z unveiled his streaming music service TIDAL at a star studded event on Tuesday. As expected, the emphasis was on exclusive content and hi-def sound, but artist. Continue reading
Copyright Essentials: 5 Things Every Musician Should Know
Music copyright law can be an intimidating world, even for the well versed, but with a general overview and a handful of pointers, you can be well on your way. Continue reading
