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Music Industry and Business

Why Dwell on the Napster Past, Contemplate the Future of Music

June 9, 2009

Last week, ReadWriteWeb brought back Napster.  Rather, it summed up the state of the music industry with the original Napster as the focal point. At least, that was my interpretation.  I don’t need to pour salt on those old Napster wounds.  Many of us remember the moment fans felt betrayed by Lars, but a felt [...]

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John Wesley Harding Music Sales Experiment

February 15, 2009

A few days ago, a representative from The Rebel Group, who I think represents John Wesley Harding, contacted me about a story posted on Boing Boing. They asked if I would consider reposting…and I have agreed. First off, it was really cool the rep contacted me.  On occassion I am forwarded requests, most of which [...]

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U2′s Manager Compares Your Internet Service To Shoplifters

June 6, 2008

When I learned that U2′s manager, Paul McGuinness, was blaming internet service providers for the music industry’s “downfall,” my first reaction was: “What a moron!” In a nutshell, here is the deal: U2 manager Paul McGuinness is at it again, ranting about the problems the so called music industry is facing, comparing ISPs to “shoplifters,” [...]

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Originality Will Keep The Music Industry Breathing

May 21, 2008

WIRED’s The Listening Post published an article last week that offers 5 solutions that were proposed by The Leading Question and Music Ally. Here are the five major points: 1. Music needs to be bundled with other products and entertainment packages: Value can be created from many other ways than consumers simply buying the occasional [...]

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