A Gift From Taylor Swift To You

So you want a neat and tidy argument about new models for making money in the music industry? And you want it all wrapped up in a Universal linked example? Well Taylor Swift (distributed internationally by Universal Music) has duly obliged by removing all her music from Spotify. Read all about it here - http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/29885973. Within you will find Taylor's arguments about preserving the value of music and, on the opposing side, Spotify's vision of making money from music

U2 and Apple - the story that keeps on giving

There's a wealth of stuff available on this story.  This image highlights lots of the issues that can be found in U2's decision to release their new album for free through iTunes.

iPods have been made obsolete. What of the value of music?

There's a tremendous article in Wired magazine on the end of the iPod, which, as of this week, Apple are no longer selling. It's particularly useful to help you understand how the value of music has changed as technology has changed. Read it here.