PinnedTunes and TalesWelcome to Tunes and TalesWelcome to Tunes and Tales, the blog outlet for Patrick Clifton from Clifton Consults. Music, tech and the music business.May 18, 2023May 18, 2023
Tunes and Tales“independence”This week the BPI, the UK trade body that represents record labels in the UK (majors and indies — although N.B. the indies have their own…Apr 19Apr 19
Tunes and TalesNotes on the Fan EconomyWhy fans have always been important, how tech will drive the future and what pitfalls may appear as fandom develops. By Patrick Clifton.Apr 12Apr 12
Tunes and TalesWhy the Majors Aren’t EmbarassedBy Patrick Clifton. How Raye’s BRITs win is a vindication for the majors’ diversification strategy and a masterclass in storytelling.Mar 11Mar 11
Tunes and TalesThe Label Recovery, Part I: PurposeBy Patrick Clifton. Why labels need to redefine their purpose and refresh their measures of success.Feb 192Feb 192
Tunes and TalesListen: The Record Label Crisis DiscussedInterview with Your Morning Coffee podcast about the articleJan 23Jan 23
Tunes and TalesThanks to the Readers….The Record Label Crisis was the 2nd most-read Medium story in DecemberJan 11Jan 11
Tunes and TalesVinyl, The Funnel, the BPI, The Guardian & BBCThe recent news release from the BPI, citing an 11.7% year-on-year increase in vinyl sales in 2023, was picked up by John Harris in the…Jan 33Jan 33
Tunes and TalesThe Record Label CrisisBy Patrick Clifton. Why have record labels stopped breaking new artists, and what can be done about it?Dec 7, 202316Dec 7, 202316
Tunes and TalesWhere next for Vinyl?Sales of vinyl increased in the first half of 2023 — what’s driving growth and will it be sustained?Aug 15, 20231Aug 15, 20231
