Music Op-Ed

Balancing Craft vs Character in Music and The Music Industry

The music industry is rewarding personality over talent, forcing artists to chase social media trends instead of focusing on their craft, writes Mark Mulligan. It’s time to reexamine the balance of craft vs character in music and the music business.

Alana Bonilla on 04/04/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Does Radio Still Rule The Car? [Fred Jacobs]

With the rise of connected technology does radio still rule the car? Fred Jacobs explores how shifting media choices and evolving vehicle tech are reshaping the future of in-car entertainment.. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 03/28/2025 in Music Op-Ed | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Indie musician finds more profitable alternatives to Spotify

Brett Newski found that skipping Spotify can be more profitable than streaming a song millions of times. He joins independent artists like Pitchfork Album Of The Year creator Cindy Lee in showing how direct fan support can be a more profitable alternative to Spotify.

Alana Bonilla on 03/04/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Copyright vs Free Expression and Innovation [Op-Ed]

Copyright laws are being weaponized to silence speech, stifle creativity, and control innovation in the digital age, according to Kit Wash and the Electronic Frontier Foundation.

Alana Bonilla on 02/12/2025 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Mixing Janelle Monáe and shaping Live Sound: Amanda Davis

Amanda Davis, a top live sound engineer mixing Janelle Monáe, Ella Mai and others, opens up about her career and what it takes to succeed on the road. From balancing high-pressure moments to mentoring future engineers, she shares the real stories behind her journey.

Alana Bonilla on 02/06/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Staying Sane and Sober during the Holidays [Eric Mackay]

The holiday season can be a tough time to navigate sobriety, particularly for those of us who spend time at clubs and concerts. “As someone who has been sober for over three and a half years, and with more than 25 years in the music industry,” writes Eric Mackay. “I’ve experienced this struggle firsthand.”

Alana Bonilla on 12/20/2024 in Mental Health | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Amazon demands refunds of Streaming Music Overpayments [Chris Castle]

Now that the Copyright Royalty Board has set streaming royalty rates, Amazon has sent demand letters designed to force refunds of money it says it overpaid to music publishers and artists.

Alana Bonilla on 12/03/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Data Alchemist Glenn McDonald

Former Spotify Music Data Alchemist Glenn McDonald: An Interview

Music data alchemist David McDonald offers insights from his time at Spotify, his latest book while delving into the creation of Every Noise At Once and the evolution of genre categorization.

Alana Bonilla on 10/16/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Consent Decrees and Compulsory Licenses: The Right to Say No

The debate over consent decrees and compulsory licenses is heating up, raising questions about creators’ rights to control their own music…

Alana Bonilla on 10/01/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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AI save the music industry

Will AI save the music industry or destroy it?

Will AI save the music industry or destroy it as we know it? In this guest post, Jacob Varghese, Founder and Director at Noctil, delves into the potential for AI to transform the music business while raising concerns about copyright infringement and fair compensation.

Alana Bonilla on 09/10/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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