Distribution is king. Thursday Cliff Burnstein e-mailed me about Gary Shteyngart’s new book “Vera, or Faith.” He loved it, he wanted to know if I’d read it. I said I had it reserved at the LIBRARY! That Libby told me I’d get it in two weeks. But the very next day, it became available. I’m […]

This is what happens when old people spew their b.s. and think the hoi polloi will buy it. Steve Miller blames the weather, believing the public will buy this specious reason for the tour cancellation, but no one on his team is sharp enough TO PULL THE SHOWS DOWN FROM TICKETMASTER! I heard from the […]

This is society’s Napster moment. They never could kill P2P with the legal system. It took a bright twentysomething from a foreign country to save the record labels’ lunch. And now said labels are trying to survive by purchasing the distribution systems of much younger companies led by entrepreneurs. NO ONE running a major label […]

It’s going to put a huge dent in the middle class and cause a rush to authenticity. AI makes it easier. So if you’re looking for music to accompany your YouTube video, voila! If you’re just another wanker recreating the electronic sounds/effects of the Spotify Top 50, good luck! AI will be a tool. Just […]