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 TalesThe Record Label Recovery. Part II: AnalysisWhy record labels need to move from the opportunistic use of data to embed a culture of analysis.Jul 8Jul 8
Tunes and TalesThe Water Cooler MomentBy Patrick Clifton. How pop music has changed and why this is a symptom of the collapse in mainstream culture.Jun 121Jun 121
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 Record 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
