Category Archives: Music

The future of Music: Copy Rights or Wrongs Panel

Posted on September 25, 2007 by Richard

Last week, at the Commonwealth Club of California, we had a lively panel discussion on the future of music. On the panel were Chris Castle, Tim Westergren, Eoin Harrington and David Rosenheim. Topics included: the clash of the recording and … Continue reading →

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Maybe it’s time for the 3 track digital album!

Posted on July 6, 2007 by Richard

According to Nielson Soundscan, album sales continued to drop in the first half of 2007 by 15% while digital track sales gained 49%. As compared with previous years the decline in album sales is accelerating from 4% in the first … Continue reading →

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The Future of Music – debated in New York

Posted on July 4, 2007 by Richard

Last month, a panel discussion was held at New York’s Tekserve entitled: “The Future of Music: Panelists Discuss Where the Music industry is Headed”. These panelist agreed with many of the points I’ve addressed on this blog, at conferences and … Continue reading →

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Update: The Future of Music: Digital Rights or Wrongs Panel

Posted on July 1, 2007 by Richard

The Commonwealth Club radio program of the Future of Music: Digital Rights or Wrongs panel will air this week on NPR. The program will be broadcast locally in the San Francisco bay area on Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007 at 1 … Continue reading →

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Universal Music, DRM-free rumors

Posted on June 8, 2007 by Richard

Since Steve Jobs posted his open letter in February this year, calling for the abolition of DRM protected music, there has been several changes in the recording industry. EMI have taken the plunge and released their music on iTunes at … Continue reading →

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