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CEO/CSO. Interactive Music and Data Visualization nerd. I live at the intersection of consumer behavior and music technology.
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Dave Park @davepark.bsky.social · Nov 23
Hi! I’m a music technologist, data nerd, lover of business models, game design, and human behavior - ever curious what’s going on under the hood.

I'm a 2X #startup founder + former strategy consultant to UMG and Gracenote.

Prior to tech, I was an artist manager, best known for signing #Deftones.
davepark.bsky.social
“The axe forgets, but the tree remembers.”

-African proverb
October 31, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Reposted by Dave Park
jamellebouie.net
me this morning www.nytimes.com/2025/04/09/o...
There is a hypothetical president with a hypothetically similar agenda who could answer these questions. This actual president cannot. He did not reason himself into his preoccupation with tariffs and can neither reason nor speak coherently about them. There is no grand plan or strategic vision, no matter what his advisers claim — only the impulsive actions of a mad king, untethered from any responsibility to the nation or its people. For as much as the president’s apologists would like us to believe otherwise, Trump’s tariffs are not a policy as we traditionally understand it. What they are is an instantiation of his psyche: a concrete expression of his zero-sum worldview. The fundamental truth of Donald Trump is that he apparently cannot conceive of any relationship between individuals, peoples or states as anything other than a status game, a competition for dominance. His long history of scams, hostile litigation — not to mention his frequent refusal to pay contractors, lawyers, brokers and other people who were working for him — is evidence enough of the reality that a deal with Trump is less an agreement between equals than an opportunity for Trump to abuse and exploit the other party for his own benefit. For Trump, there is no such thing as a mutually beneficial relationship or a positive-sum outcome. In every interaction, no matter how trivial or insignificant, someone has to win and someone has to lose. And Trump, as we all know, is a winner.
April 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
davepark.bsky.social
Great idea.

Hope the dems are listening @democrats-judiciary.house.gov
lincolnproject.us The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · Feb 26
Republicans are too chickenshit to hold town halls. Shocker.

Here’s an idea: Democrats, hold town halls in Republican districts.
February 26, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Reposted by Dave Park
mrjoncryer.bsky.social
#NoKings
sflol.bsky.social Sönke Fleßner 🎗️ @sflol.bsky.social · Feb 21
Listen to this teacher! And spread his message!
February 21, 2025 at 10:34 PM
davepark.bsky.social
This should be required reading for Democratic leaders. Brilliant analysis.

thinkbigpicture.substack.com/p/trump-bide...
Joe Biden Was The Last President of the 20th Century—And the TV Era
Digital and social are replacing TV as America's dominant medium—Democrats must evolve to win
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
February 5, 2025 at 8:16 PM
davepark.bsky.social
Not all heroes wear capes.
February 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Reposted by Dave Park
milescorak.com
“Mr. Trump’s justification for this economic assault on the neighbors makes no sense. “

#Econ4All
#EconSky
#Canpoli

www.wsj.com/opinion/dona...
Opinion | The Dumbest Trade War in History
Trump will impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico for no good reason.
www.wsj.com
February 2, 2025 at 2:48 PM
davepark.bsky.social
This is the right decision. Even better if they still paid catering, security, and event staff. I'm sure many of those folks are suffering too, and were counting on the income.
January 15, 2025 at 3:10 PM
davepark.bsky.social
Solid.
January 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Reposted by Dave Park
jenrubin.bsky.social
BIG NEWS. I have left the Post. Corporate and billionaire media are failing to meet the moment. With @normeisen.bsky.social I'm launching @contrariannews.bsky.social. We'll have politics but also cooking, humor, film and even pets. Please subscribe and join the fight. contrarian.substack.com
The Contrarian | Substack
Unflinching journalism in defense of democracy. Click to read The Contrarian, a Substack publication. Launched 13 hours ago.
contrarian.substack.com
January 13, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Reposted by Dave Park
juddlegum.bsky.social
"California paid in a lot more [to the federal government] than it got back — $83 billion in total. So did Washington state and much of the Northeast. Most red states were in the reverse position, getting much more from DC than they paid in return."
In Praise of California
It has its flaws — what place doesn’t? — but it plays a big role in America’s greatness
paulkrugman.substack.com
January 13, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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musically.com
Ed Sheeran Foundation launches with focus on music education

Ed Sheeran has launched a new foundation that will invest in music education for young people. It plans to work with grassroots education organisations as well as (UK) state-school music departments, with 18 partners already signed up.…
Ed Sheeran Foundation launches with focus on music education
Ed Sheeran has launched a new foundation that will invest in music education for young people. It plans to work with grassroots education organisations as well as (UK) state-school music departments, with 18 partners already signed up. The support being provided by the foundation includes instruments and equipment, studio and practice space, lessons and music-industry mentorship. “Recently there’s been less and less importance being put on music education.
musically.com
January 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
davepark.bsky.social
Arguably, a model makeup for any school board.
amandalitman.bsky.social Amanda Litman @amandalitman.bsky.social · Jan 9
In Bay City, Michigan, @runforsomething.bsky.social alum (and 18-year old!) Mason Pressler is about to take his seat on the school board. His age gives him the fresh perspective to ask: Is the way we're doing things working? www.mlive.com/news/saginaw...
“I feel that having a younger perspective and some fresh ideas is exactly what the board needs right now. As I already mentioned, we have a lot of issues, and it is clear we need to make some changes. So many times we hear ‘It’s this way because that is how we’ve always done it.' I’m tired of that, and I think a lot of people are tired of that. I want to be the person who asks ‘Why have we always done it that way?’ and ‘Is it working?’ because in a lot of cases, ‘the way we’ve always done it,' is not working. I’m not naive; my being on the board won’t magically solve all of our problems, but I think my youth and commitment to progress can help us meet this moment.”
January 9, 2025 at 4:56 PM
davepark.bsky.social
Seems simple enough.

h/t @dogrescuer.bsky.social
January 4, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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January 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
davepark.bsky.social
Hard to wrap my mind around Hans Gruber being Alan Rickman's FIRST EVER movie role.

He steals every scene.

www.independent.co.uk/arts-enterta...
December 26, 2024 at 1:05 PM
davepark.bsky.social
The soothing sounds of FAFO cheer is a timely Christmas gift this year.🎅
sethabramson.bsky.social Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · Dec 24
A little NSFW Christmas gift from Hounds.

This political novelty song—the second-ever from Hounds, after “Leopards,” which is already on streaming platforms—will arrive for streaming on December 31, but it’s on YouTube now...and you should feel free to make any creative uses of the chorus you wish.
Hounds, “FAFO”
YouTube video by Seth Abramson
www.youtube.com
December 24, 2024 at 4:56 PM
davepark.bsky.social
Santa is bringing *stacks*.

Christmas music is big business.

#christmas #christmasmusic
December 18, 2024 at 11:52 PM
Reposted by Dave Park
mediaor.com
[Hypebot] TikTok Supreme Court appeal unlikely to succeed as 1/19 deadline looms https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2024/12/tiktok-supreme-court-appeal-unlikely-to-succeed-as-1-19-deadline-looms.html
#mediaor
TikTok Supreme Court appeal unlikely to succeed as 1/19 deadline looms
Learn about TikTok's battle in the Supreme Court as it challenges the Foreign Adversary Apps Act. Time is running out for the popular app.
www.hypebot.com
December 17, 2024 at 5:00 PM
davepark.bsky.social
This kind of behavior must end.
anniewaldman.bsky.social Annie Waldman @anniewaldman.bsky.social · Dec 13
NEW: After reviewing leaked documents, we have found UnitedHealth is strategically limiting access to a treatment for thousands of children with autism across the country in order to cut costs.

Advocates say the company’s strategy may be illegal.

www.propublica.org/article/unit...

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UnitedHealth Is Strategically Limiting Access to Critical Treatment for Kids With Autism
Leaked internal documents show that the insurance giant is culling providers of applied behavior analysis from its network and scrutinizing the medical necessity of therapy. Advocates say the company’...
www.propublica.org
December 13, 2024 at 1:59 PM
davepark.bsky.social
Total coincidence, I'm sure.
youranoncentral.bsky.social Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · Dec 13
Atrium Health says it will forgive the debts of 11,500 people — less than a week after it was reported that the company has aggressively pursued former patients’ medical debts, placing liens on their homes to collect on bills.

Health Insurance corporations are cautious after a CEO was assassinated.
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/-miracle-nc-couple-free-nearly-100000-medical-debt-15-years-rcna183426
December 13, 2024 at 4:39 AM
davepark.bsky.social
Glad nobody was hurt, but am totally in support of citizens rebelling against corporate shenanigans.
December 11, 2024 at 8:39 PM
davepark.bsky.social
Better late than never, the press awakens to its responsibility. More like this, please.

Thank you @mollyjongfast.bsky.social

Thank you @vanityfair.com
December 8, 2024 at 8:55 PM
davepark.bsky.social
If they do catch him, he'll be the least convictable defendant in history.

Is it too early to predict a mistrial?

"I'm sorry your honor. The jury is unable to reach a verdict."
nytimes.com The New York Times @nytimes.com · Dec 7
The authorities have pleaded for help from the public to find the person who killed Brian Thompson, the UnitedHealthcare executive. But some people seem to be more interested in rooting for the gunman and thwarting the police’s efforts.
In Grim Twist, Some Root for Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Killing
The authorities have pleaded for help in finding the person who killed Brian Thompson, the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare. But some seem more interested in rooting for the gunman.
www.nytimes.com
December 8, 2024 at 1:20 PM
davepark.bsky.social
Horrific story of medical malpractice.

Outstanding reporting by @davidmcswane.bsky.social and @propublica.org
propublica.org ProPublica @propublica.org · Dec 7
NEW: “Eat What You Kill”

Hailed as a savior upon his arrival in Helena, Dr. Thomas C. Weiner became a favorite of patients and his hospital’s highest earner. As the myth surrounding the high-profile oncologist grew, so did the trail of patient harm and suspicious deaths. @davidmcswane.bsky.social
A Hospital Helped a Beloved Doctor’s Practice Flourish Even as It Suspected He Was Hurting Patients
Hailed as a savior upon his arrival in Helena, Dr. Thomas C. Weiner became a favorite of patients and his hospital’s highest earner. As the myth surrounding the high-profile oncologist grew, so did…
propub.li
December 7, 2024 at 3:04 PM