How data is transforming the music industry
Does musical taste even matter anymore? Or does a data-driven feedback loop – where what you enjoy in the past shapes what you hear today – influence what you'll like in the future?
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Friday essay: the loss of music
Whenever you listen to a streamed song, like it but don't buy it and instead stream it again, you are casting a vote for the future nonexistence of professional musicians.
What’s the deal with exclusive streaming deals? Frank Ocean, Beyoncé and Universal’s mooted ban
By offering single platforms exclusive rights for their new albums, some musicians are streaming against the tide.
Why Prince’s music will become more accessible after his death
What happened after artists such as Michael Jackson, J.D. Salinger and Franz Kafka died suggests it'll be hard to keep Prince's unpublished work out of the public eye, regardless of his wishes.
Why it’s tough to find Prince’s songs online – and other musicians are thankful
Gifted musician, peerless showman – and fierce protector of his copyrighted work. Prince fought battles that changed the direction of the music industry and are helping the next generation of artists.
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Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Center for Law and Intellectual Property, Texas A&M University
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