This Week In Music Commentary Posted by April 30, 2017April 29, 2017 Leave a comment on This Week In Music Commentary Important industry commentary from those in the music business this week: how an esoteric copyright law could be key to widespread adoption of blockchain tech, why it is that we can still buy music, and the problem with literal listening. Key To Widespread Artist Adoption Of Blockchain Could Be Via Esoteric Copyright Law [George Howard] Hospital Records’ Romy Harber On Industry Trends [INTERVIEW] Why Can We Still Buy Music? [Thomas Euler] The Problem Of Literal Listening Related articles Music Publishing Update 4.28.17: Spotify Invests In Blockchain – hypebot Key To Widespread Artist Adoption Of Blockchain Could Be Via Esoteric Copyright Law [George Howard] – hypebot Major banks are testing the concept of syndicated loans The Business Blockchain: the future of authenticity and trust on the web Insurance industry embraces blockchain tech IBM is going all in on blockchain for trade finance (IBM) Token.FM, First Blockchain-Based Direct-To-Fan Music Platform, To Launch Initial Trial From Cow Chips to Fake Drugs, Panel Explores Blockchain’s Potential IBM unveils Blockchain as a Service based on open source Hyperledger Fabric technology