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Is Old Music Killing New Music?
All the growth in the music business now comes from old songs—with consumption of new music actually shrinking. How did we get here, and is there a way…
Ted Gioia
Jan 19
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The Fake Artists Problem Is Much Worse Than You Realize
Recent revelations from an alleged industry insider paint a disturbing picture
Ted Gioia
Apr 9
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How I Became the Honest Broker
I rarely talk about my workaday life before I settled into music and writing. Those days are far too strange and confusing to convey without writing a…
Ted Gioia
May 26, 2021
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12 Predictions for the Future of Music
Let me peer into my crystal ball, and predict the next decade in the music world. I’m brave (or foolhardy) enough to tell you what I see—but you may…
Ted Gioia
Oct 14, 2021
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Why Netflix Will Falter
Consumers struggle with a proliferation of TV streaming platforms, but a simpler landscape is coming—and not just in video
Ted Gioia
Feb 7
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The Tragedy of Eva Cassidy
She left us 25 years ago today, at age 33—never realizing how famous and beloved she would become after her death
Ted Gioia
Nov 2, 2021
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I Return to Vinyl After 34 Years
But I now see firsthand how the music industry is fumbling this huge opportunity to revitalize its business
Ted Gioia
Feb 14
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How to Commit Murder Inside a Locked Room
Few genres are more preposterous than the locked room mystery. The premises are absurd and plot solutions ridiculous—but still I keep on reading.
Ted Gioia
Feb 12
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Spotify Shares Now Selling at Less Than the IPO Price 4 Years Ago
I revisit my past predictions about this company, and make some new ones
Ted Gioia
May 1
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"Multitasking Isn't Progress—It's What Wild Animals Do for Survival"
I grapple with philosopher Byung-Chul Han’s view that we are living in a "Burnout Society" where excessive positivity causes widespread depression and…
Ted Gioia
Jan 24
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You Don't Need a Mentor—Find a Nemesis Instead
In which the author expostulates on his odd notions about sports, music, and life
Ted Gioia
Jan 5
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The Bands Are Never Coming Back
The era of collective ensembles dominating the charts has ended, probably forever—and it's an issue much larger than just music
Ted Gioia
Feb 26
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