Tidal Joins the Wave of Music Streaming Sites Fighting For Your Ears

The Brian Lehrer Show | Apr 10, 2015

Robert Hackett, Fortune Magazine's technology reporter, discusses the Jay-Z-backed Tidal music streaming service as well as the competitive music streaming market and what it means for consumers.

CD sales are down, downloads are down, vinyl is up (?) + streaming is way up. "It's super crowded, almost like a mosh pit.” -@rhhackett
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) April 10, 2015

There are 60 million @Spotify users. Only 15 million pay for subscription. Payout is growing but artists don't want to wait says @rhhackett.
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) April 10, 2015

"If the medium is the message and [artists] want to own the message, they’ve got to own the medium too." -@rhhackett on artists + audio tech
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) April 10, 2015

WNYC is funded by sponsors and member donations

WNYC Homepage - Top Stories

The unlikely organizers: Even NYC luxury renters are starting tenant associations

Renters paying premium prices for New York City rentals are organizing with neighbors to get their money’s worth.

Gothamist |

Why New York Bagel and Pizza Recipes May Change

Julia Moskin talks about New York's proposed ban on potassium bromate, which is used in NY bagels and pizza.

The Brian Lehrer Show |

The U.F.C. President, Dana White, on Donald Trump: “He’s Not a Racist”

White discusses his relationship with the President, the upcoming match on the White House South Lawn, and why he thinks he’s above politics.

The New Yorker Radio Hour |

Episode 4 of American Emergency; The Movement to Kill FEMA

FEMA’s uncertain future. Plus, what happens when the next disaster strikes?

On the Media |