Archive - The Honest Broker

Is Hollywood Ready for 2,000 New Competitors?

There are no barriers to entry anymore—so everybody wants to build a media empire

7 hrs ago •

Should We Get Angry When Artists Sell Out?

Is it really okay to take the money and run?

Oct 21 •

Is This the Worst Month Ever for Legacy Media?

A lot changed in the last four weeks

Oct 18 •

My Year of Tech and Relaxation

An essay about one woman's attempt to promote her anti-tech message, only to get sucked deeper into a world of tech hell...

Published on Cluny Journal • Oct 17

Am I Wrong About the Live Music Resurgence?

Am I crazy? Let's find out...

Oct 16 •

Nine Predictions for the Future of the Music Business

I offer a forecast for 10 years in the future—and it's filled with good news (surprise!)

Oct 15 •

8 Ways of Connecting a Smartphone Can't Deliver

They are the pillars of a happy life. So why are they under such fierce attack?

Oct 13 •

The New Culture War Is Real Vs. Bogus

My latest arts and culture briefing

Oct 10 •

Terry Gibbs Celebrates His 100th Birthday—but Why Isn't He a NEA Jazz Master?

A newly-discovered recording from 1959 reminds us of this artist's greatness

Oct 8 •

Are Visionary Artists Just Mentally Ill?

A surprising number of creative people have visions, hear voices, or have strange encounters in dreams

Oct 6 •

The Decline of the Novel

It's worse than you think

Oct 4 •

The Most Mysterious Band in Music Today

And more than a dozen other videos I'm enjoying right now

Oct 2 •

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