The Commodification of Digital Music is Accelerating; The Future of the Streaming Economy

The commodification of digital music is accelerating—and the path forward is … a boozy brunch playlist?

Myceria's Blockchain-based platform has created a way for musicians to push smart contracts for the sharing of free-trade music, ensuring that profits go back to the artists. These contracts allow artists to sell directly to consumers without the need for labels, lawyers or accountants; and royalties are paid out automatically.

Over the course of the past several years, we have been watching with a keen eye and sometimes predicting various elements of the rise of the streaming economy. Now look for these five new developments in the new world of the streaming economy.

There is, to put it mildly, a lot of hype and misinformation around the world of blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings.

The surprise release of Frank Ocean’s cover of 'Moon River' led to a big gain in streams for the classic tune in the U.S.

Symphonic Distribution has hired industry veteran Peter Wohelski as its Content Development Specialist.

First, we quit listening—then, buying. Now we're on track to stop seeing them altogether.

Watch both of next week's Tedeschi Trucks Band shows live from The Capitol Theatre via free webcasts.

Today's songwriters face an uphill battle. If we don't fix how music creators are paid by digital streaming services, we may never hear the great songs of tomorrow. As people who have been in this industry for a long time, we've seen the songwriters affected first hand.

Harman Kardon's recently launched portable speaker delivers incredibly detailed audio and a spare battery to juice up your phone for $150.

IF you’re still listening to music on your own CDs, MP3s or even (gasp) cassettes, the bad news is that you’re officially a dinosaur. Guilty as charged m’lud.