Was the Taylor Swift vs. Apple Music Fight a Hoax on the Media?

July 1, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments 0 min read

I’m glad I’m not the only one who found the timing of Taylor Swift’s barrage against the tyranny of Apple Music’s free trial…suspicious. It was all too convenient in terms of both media coverage and Apple’s capitulation. Could it have all been a carefully premeditated hoax? Listen to this podcast and make up your own mind.

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Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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