Archives for 2018

In the ten years since its debut, Spotify has, for better or for worse, redefined the music industry and the economic landscape for budding musicians, along with its competitors. In January, publishing company Wixen sued Spotify for 1.6 billion dollars for allegedly failing to obtain licenses for the music of numerous prominent artists, and Congress has finally begun to … [Read more...] about The Music Industrialist: Music Modernization Act

In the 21st century, nearly every medium of art consumption has changed. Movie theaters and television have largely given way to streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon, while CDs and digital downloads have similarly been forsaken in favor of Spotify, Apple Music, and Pandora. Because of the prevalence of DIY, independent releases, musicians have been hit harder … [Read more...] about The Music Industrialist: An Introduction

Chinese restaurants are ubiquitous in the United States, the image of Chinese takeout pervades in American culture.  So how is it, that such a different culture from across the world has found its cuisine all across the American continent, while others have been here longer but remain clustered in certain regions.  A long, winding history brought Chinese restaurants to their … [Read more...] about Chinese Restaurants in American Culture