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The P-word, American Politics and the Music Industry…
How ironic to have the oppressed Russian music protest artists, “Pussy Riot,” admonishing us to not be complacent in this era of instabil…
Apr 27, 2025 /
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Will the Music Industry Demonstrate Importance or Impotence?
So, I’ve presented several meticulously reasoned essays from a luminary POV about the state of the downward spiraling music industry, som…
Mar 23, 2025 /
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How Music Can Provide Solace and Resilience after Devastating Fires and Unnerving Politics
Music and Politics Come Together for a Major Course Correction for Both (and to Obliterate the Blatant Pursuit of American Kleptocracy)
Feb 28, 2025 /
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How and Why Socially Conscious Music Artists and Superfans Might Have Vanquished Trump
All the Artists Who Have Shown Up In Support of Kamala Harris
Oct 14, 2024 /
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Where is the Music Industry?
Like the old proverb about Nero’s indifference while the whole of Rome was on fire, the music business is fiddling while the world is bur…
Jun 08, 2024 /
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Sometimes Music Reflects Society, Now It Must Also Lead Again!
So, it’s been suggested that we present a simplified overview of the recent essays (linked below) that I co-wrote with respected analyst …
May 13, 2024 /
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Music: What is it Good For? — Hypebot
In this Part 2 companion piece to “Music — It’s About Purpose, Stupid,” Stephen Love, former EVP of ATV Music, and Hanna Kahl…
Dec 06, 2023 /
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‘Music — It’s About Purpose, Stupid!
The music industry needs to focus on the meaning behind music, tying the art back to purpose. That’s the central thes…
Nov 29, 2023 /
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Music Must Serve a Purpose to Resonate and Avoid Being Commodified
Music Must Serve a Purpose to Resonate and Avoid Being Commodified
May 10, 2023 /
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The P-word, American Politics and the Music Industry…
How ironic to have the oppressed Russian music protest artists, “Pussy Riot,” admonishing us to not be complacent in this era of instabil…
Apr 27, 2025 / Read More
Will the Music Industry Demonstrate Importance or Impotence?
So, I’ve presented several meticulously reasoned essays from a luminary POV about the state of the downward spiraling music industry, som…
Mar 23, 2025 / Read More
How Music Can Provide Solace and Resilience after Devastating Fires and Unnerving Politics
Music and Politics Come Together for a Major Course Correction for Both (and to Obliterate the Blatant Pursuit of American Kleptocracy)
Feb 28, 2025 / Read More
How and Why Socially Conscious Music Artists and Superfans Might Have Vanquished Trump
All the Artists Who Have Shown Up In Support of Kamala Harris
Oct 14, 2024 / Read More
Where is the Music Industry?
Like the old proverb about Nero’s indifference while the whole of Rome was on fire, the music business is fiddling while the world is bur…
Jun 08, 2024 / Read More
Sometimes Music Reflects Society, Now It Must Also Lead Again!
So, it’s been suggested that we present a simplified overview of the recent essays (linked below) that I co-wrote with respected analyst …
May 13, 2024 / Read More
Music: What is it Good For? — Hypebot
In this Part 2 companion piece to “Music — It’s About Purpose, Stupid,” Stephen Love, former EVP of ATV Music, and Hanna Kahl…
Dec 06, 2023 / Read More
‘Music — It’s About Purpose, Stupid!
The music industry needs to focus on the meaning behind music, tying the art back to purpose. That’s the central thes…
Nov 29, 2023 / Read More
Music Must Serve a Purpose to Resonate and Avoid Being Commodified
Music Must Serve a Purpose to Resonate and Avoid Being Commodified
May 10, 2023 / Read More