How Technology Shapes Content and Business Models (Or Audio’s Opportunity and Who Will Capture It) — MatthewBall.co

Today, platforms like Audius offer a blockchain-powered, decentralized version of Spotify, where fan-centric payments are inherently built in. Artists can set their own prices, retain control over their IP, and get transparent access to fan insights. Holders of $AUDIO also have the ability to give input on the platform’s strategy. A recently introd... See more

Streaming was really revolutionary and wonderful for a lot of people, but it was really devastating for a lot of other people because everything had to have the same economic logic as pop music.

And a lot of experimental music doesn’t follow that per play valuation logic. A lot of experimental music is about the idea, and you just need access to tha... See more