Part two of our chat with Aaron Skates, founder of Cantilever

A chat with Aaron Skates, founder of Cantilever

Racism, AI, Antifa responses, all playing out on the world's biggest music streaming platform

So many questions…

Plus: what's going on with that Massive Attack Spotify boycott?

(Not that I can prove it now as Music Business Worldwide beat me to it 😆)

Is it wrong? Not technically… but it certainly suggests desperation.

The giant has now moved further into capturing fan data directly, and that is something to be wary of

Defensive PR, a change of heart on AI, now Ek moving to an Exec Board role… what gives?

Everyone is focused on optimising and refining – and that's a bad idea

Is the turning point finally approaching?

AI's chance in music are being hobbled by the irritating hyperbole

The drawn-out threat of the Constant Now

Rumours abound… but there's a point here most are missing

The only way to take on the majors is by out-manoeuvering them – and some companies are starting that fight.

Irrespective of who wins, nobody is working to raise the value of music itself

Could formats like Dolby Atmos provide a path to a better music experience?

Many owners of large indies are approaching retirement point. What happens next?

Big Tech and music are now fundamentally moving in opposing directions, and change is needed

Is time being spent in all the wrong places?