Why The Streaming Business Model Is Broken

So reports are claiming more and more users are embracing the subscription streaming service. As a matter of fact, Spotify just passed the 40M milestone.
Should we actually celebrate? Is this good news for musicians, creators and all copyright holders? Or is this just a revenue growth for Daniel Ek and his fellow startups moguls?

So here’s the deal: streaming services are gaining more audience everyday, scoring more subscribers.

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What Is No Pop And Why I Will Use This Tag On All Future Releases

No Pop. I wish I had thought about this myself. With that “label” or tag — call anyway you want — Lonely Vagabond perfectly nails the reality of today music dilemma. New alternative? Not so sure about that. The Pop vs. No Pop antagonism is a reality. Is it a fact. And it’s not only about economics — actually it’s not only about music either. The whole contemporary western world can be read through the No Pop lens.

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What I Learned About The Record Industry By Carsharing With A Millenial

A couple of days ago I shared a car over a 250 miles trip back home after a family reunion week-end. I logged on on a French popular car-sharing portal and picked a ride home. 

My ride happen to be 21 year old student driving back to Toulouse and college after a week-end with his folks.
The kid appears to be the average 20 something youngster. Drives a second hand car but flashes a shiny iPhone 5.

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