Future of Music Coalition Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Trump used ‘Happy’ at rally hours after 11 people were killed

There’s tone deaf, and then there’s playing “Happy” at a campaign rally hours after 11 people were killed while praying.

Three Republican Senators voted with Democrats and Independents to pump the breaks on net neutrality changes. However, the victory, sweet

Payola is the practice—the illegal practice—of a record label paying a broadcaster to play a song or artist at a

On Tuesday, the US Senate considered legislation that would address ticket bots, the same bill that was passed on Monday

The best way to easily and properly divvy up royalties is to embrace technology and utilize new tools to ensure

While it might be true that musicians based in the United States are envious of the grants and support systems

Being your Authentic Self – Richard Crouse in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 035 July 2, 2021
You would be given a free pass if you forgot that before the rise of the social media influencer there were already pundits and personalities on TV, radio and print. There’s just been that much exponential change in the media business over the last 15 years. Yet today, those who were formerly the audience are […]
Mark Silver
The Business of Radio – Elliott Hurst in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 034 June 21, 2021
The commercialization of streaming audio is not a new phenomenon. Going back 100 years, it was simply known by another name, broadcasting. With the launch, rise and now transition to digital and apps, the business models of audio-preneurs have generally been the same, mostly because of the challenge of measurement, a problem audio’s cousin television […]
Mark Silver
The Custodian of Toronto Sports – Richard Peddie in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 033 May 27, 2021
Over a 20+ year span, as the Toronto pro sports scene evolved from older venues and stands filled with blue and white (Leafs, Blue Jays, Argonauts) to a more intense red (Raptors, TFC), and grand coliseums that define the city’s skyline, there is one sports executive in particular who ownership looked to. We’re of course […]
Mark Silver