Music as a Technology of Surveillance
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
Yash Bagal • A New Funnel for Music
This behaviour has been greatly exacerbated by the advent of a new and even more disruptive digital music technology: on-demand streaming. While iTunes was technically innovative, its business model was not.
Matthew Ball • How Technology Shapes Content and Business Models (Or Audio’s Opportunity and Who Will Capture It) — MatthewBall.co
