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Reflecting on 10 Years of Dynamic Music Research – Part 1

December 31, 2020December 30, 2020Matt

I first met Ed Robinson while living in Austin, TX. At the time, I imagined there were essentially three ways forward for me in my relationship with music. One was…Continue readingReflecting on 10 Years of Dynamic Music Research – Part 1

Challenges for Album 2.0

May 6, 2014Matt

Album 2.0 is poised to revolutionize the way we consume music. Still, it’s important that we stay sober about the challenges facing its implementation, both from the technological and business perspectives.…Continue readingChallenges for Album 2.0

The (Eventual) Return of Hi-Fi

April 11, 2014Matt

The success of Pono’s Kickstarter campaign has spurred a debate as to whether or not a sufficient market exists for high fidelity music players. As of this writing, the campaign…Continue readingThe (Eventual) Return of Hi-Fi

Album 2.0 vs Song Toys

February 25, 2014Matt

When we look at how people enjoy music, we see a continuum from passive listener to active participant. On one end, you have a person listening to a song in…Continue readingAlbum 2.0 vs Song Toys

The Tools We Choose For Recording are Ghost Producers

January 29, 2014January 29, 2014Matt

Those of us in the music business understand that record producers can play an important role. Sometimes, though, we don’t pay attention to how the tools we choose are also…Continue readingThe Tools We Choose For Recording are Ghost Producers

The Expanded Potential for Studios in an Album 2.0 World

December 18, 2013December 19, 2013Matt

If we continue the path we are on, the future is bleak for those studying to be recording engineers. Recording studios need artists in order to stay in business. While…Continue readingThe Expanded Potential for Studios in an Album 2.0 World

Album 2.0 and the Patronage Model

November 20, 2013Matt

Spend about five minutes Googling the state of the music industry, and you’ll find doom and gloom reporting that is hard to rival in any other sector. Unfortunately, much of…Continue readingAlbum 2.0 and the Patronage Model

Why it’s Time for Album 2.0

November 8, 2013November 16, 2013Matt

We haven’t changed the way we listen to recordings since the phonograph was invented in 1877. Yeah, stereo was a neat addition. And, sure, we have cool things now like…Continue readingWhy it’s Time for Album 2.0