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In late 2015, I stumbled upon a memo written by Dave Goldberg to Michael Lynton, which was revealed during the Sony hack and published by WikiLeaks. This document profoundly changed my perspective on the music industry, offering a wealth of strategic insights and predictions that remain relevant today. Goldberg’s foresight into the digital transformation of music, the critical importance of catalog music, and the restructuring of new releases provided a blueprint for understanding the evolution of the music business. His emphasis on operational efficiency and innovative digital licensing strategies has significantly influenced my approach to the industry. As we navigate through the ever-evolving landscape of music and technology, reflecting on such visionary insights helps us stay grounded and forward-thinking. Goldberg’s memo not only shaped my understanding but also fueled my passion for integrating music and technology in innovative ways. Stay tuned for a series of articles on MinyVinyl.com where I’ll delve deeper into Goldberg’s predictions, analyze Sony Music’s current standing, and explore what the next decade holds for the music industry. https://lnkd.in/enPR7Wtm #MusicIndustry #DigitalTransformation #DaveGoldberg #SonyMusic #MusicBusiness #Innovation #Technology #Leadership

https://lnkd.in/ef-_kWpQ I love the possibilities of sound synthesizers. I have always asked myself what I can do with electronic instruments from the perspective of a composer more oriented in contemporary classical music. This 20-second track is one of my first experiments. It combines building my own sounds and modulating them with aleatoric concepts (randomly generated pitch classes). I admit that I tuned the random distribution to make it sound even more dissonant than a generic (uniform) random distribution. It's something that excites me and symbolizes expressiveness for me. Well, expressiveness is why I came to electronic sounds. This is such a rich world!

Back in late 2015, our founder Alet Viegas stumbled upon something that would change our perspective forever. It was a memo from Dave Goldberg to Michael Lynton, unearthed during the Sony hack and published by WikiLeaks. https://lnkd.in/e5TKrArm This wasn't just any document—it was a masterclass in the business of music. Goldberg had a way of seeing the future. He predicted the shift to digital long before it was a given. He saw the power in catalog music, understanding its lasting value. He knew new releases needed a smarter approach, focusing on sustainability and long-term gains. His thoughts on operational efficiency and digital licensing were ahead of their time, laying a blueprint we can still learn from today. Reading this memo was a turning point for us. It opened our eyes to the intricate dance of music and technology, and it fueled our passion to innovate in this space. Goldberg's insights weren't just predictions; they were a roadmap for navigating an ever-changing industry. Now, as we face the future, these insights are more relevant than ever. They remind us to stay grounded yet forward-thinking, to embrace change while honoring the art of music. We'll dive deep into Goldberg’s predictions, analyze where Sony Music stands today, and imagine what the music world might look like in 2034. #MusicIndustry #DigitalTransformation #DaveGoldberg #SonyMusic #MusicBusiness #Innovation #Technology #Leadership #miny

Inspired by the iconic fax sent by Michael Jordan to David Falk, we've created our own announcement for YGTut's album release following his hiatus. This video marks the beginning of a series of content leading up to the release. It's not just about the music; it's about the buildup, the anticipation, and the story behind the music. Content is moving fast and as an artist you need to consider it as a tool to not only raise awareness but stand out from the thousands of other artists also looking for their shot. #ContentStrategy #BrandStory #NashvilleBranding #NashvilleMarketing #NashvilleBusiness #AtlantaContent #AtlantaBranding #AtlantaMarketing #AtlantaBusiness

A bit of the ArtistVerified back story and some thoughts on the challenges around startups for your podcast listening. Thanks Ray for hosting our Co-Founder. #musicindustry #musictech #startups #blockchainnews

New Post: In Canada: Drake’s OVO Sound Partners With Santa Anna and Tokyo Police Club to Break Up - https://lnkd.in/gwHUq_HJ - Global superstar Drake is making moves to expand his influence. His OVO Sound label has announced a new partnership with the Santa Anna Label Group, an artist and label services company launched by Sony Music last year. Through the partnership, OVO will remain a distinct label with its own roster, but will benefit from distribution, marketing and promotion, A&R services, finance and accounting, and more from the American company. Santa Anna is a new venture, launched in January 2023 by Sony Music and Alamo Records CEO Todd Moscowitz, with the goal of helping artists and entrepreneurs to develop their businesses within the industry. This isn’t Moscowitz’s first encounter with the Toronto label: the industry executive was CEO of Warner Records in 2012, when OVO was originally founded under the Warner banner. Related Merck Mercuriadis Exits CEO Role at Hipgnosis Song Management 02/02/2024 “After 10 years, it’s exciting to reunite with the OVO Sound team to collaborate on new ways to support their impressive roster of artists,” Moscowitz said of the new partnership. “Together, I look forward to working with a best-in-class management team to develop opportunities to help scale their business and take their artistry to new heights.” OVO was founded by Drake, producer Noah “40” Shebib and manager Oliver El-Khatib. The roster includes popular Toronto talent like Majid Jordan, DVSN and PARTYNEXDOOR, and is headed by former Warner A&R executive Mr. Morgan. This new announcement comes after Majid Jordan’s fall 2023 release of the duo’s latest LP, Good People, and ahead of PARTYNEXTDOOR’s P4, expected soon. The OVO brand — October’s Very Own, named after Drake’s birth month — includes live music at OVO Fest and a brick-and-mortar clothing store in Toronto, as well as the label. In the decade-plus since OVO’s launch, the label has largely focused on Canadian acts, though they also represent Dutch artist (and their first female signee) Naomi Sharon. The partnership indicates that Drake’s business ambitions are only growing. Will OVO expand its focus beyond Canada? Or will the new investment be directed towards discovering new artists like they did recently with 6ixBuzz collaborator Smiley? –Rosie Long Decter Vancouver-Based Beatdapp Partners with Universal Music Group to Detect Fraud Vancouver-based Beatdapp has become the leading streaming fraud detection company in the music industry today after successfully raising C22M in growth financing and newly announced partnerships with SoundExchange, Napste

Nigel Eccles is the Co-Founder & CEO of Vault (https://vault.fan). Backed by WAGMI Ventures, Placeholder, & more, Vault uses web3 technology to help artists launch limited runs of singles, albums and exclusive Box Set collections. In this episode we talk about Nigel’s professional journey (including the creation of FanDuel), the intersection of web3 and creative industries like music, what’s wrong with existing models for musicians, the theory and praxis of how Vault is solving deep issues in the music industry, & much more. https://lnkd.in/gk4cnVns

Looking forward to this episode!