Alex Fu

Alex Fu
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Are Record Labels Really the Problem?

We live in an age of modern technology flipping old paradigms on its head. Never before have powerful computing devices and information been so accessible in the hands of so many. While many industries are obviously more impacted than others, music is one of those lesser talked about yet felt...

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Is Spatial Audio the Next Big Thing in Music?

Space. Immersion. Wideness. Sounds being played in different directions. That's what spatial audio is all about. More simply, imagine a movie theater with many speakers but playing music instead. Spatial audio is a feature designed by Apple which tries to emulate surround sound. It can enabled with everything on AirPods...

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Spotify’s Podcast Business: Boom or Bust?

Spotify is more than an audio streaming service. We are in the discovery business. Every day, fans from around the world trust our brand to guide them to music and entertainment that they would never have discovered on their own. If discovery drives delight, and delight drives engagement, and engagement...

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What Western Music Services Could Learn From the East

When we think of music streaming services, some of the biggest names that come to mind are Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music. While these three services are all direct competitors, they generally share the same business model and prices: they each offer unlimited music streaming from their respective catalog...