Simplicity As A Point Of Reference

So this post has come about as more of a spur-of-the-moment thought than a carefully constructed piece, but one which was based around a single notion; as life becomes faster and our possibilities in everyday life become more and more limitless, there is an increasing distance from the concept of simplicity, and within there is beauty.

What will 2010 hold for the music industry?

How better to start a new year of articles than with a look ahead to what may come in the next twelve months?
After reading Nick Crocker’s article on Mashable, I’ll admit I was initially critical of it. I felt that it was a very ’safe’ list of predictions:

“Labels will get smart”
“Physical sales will continue to [...]

Apple's Future In A Streaming World

The pace of change in the music industry is faster than it’s ever been – as with many technological advancements, by the time you are aware of, or used to, a new work practice or development, it is already on it’s way out, or is being surpassed by new emerging ones.
The music industry will have [...]

iTunes, The Majors & The Balance Of Power

With the announcement of the changes to Apple’s iTunes Music, the world has been given an insight into the balance of power shifting back towards the major record labels, and potentially a glimpse of a weakened or panicking Apple.