Dave Park
davepark.bsky.social
Dave Park
@davepark.bsky.social
CEO/CSO. Interactive Music and Data Visualization nerd. I live at the intersection of consumer behavior and music technology.
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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.
“The axe forgets, but the tree remembers.”

-African proverb
October 31, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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April 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Great idea.

Hope the dems are listening @democrats-judiciary.house.gov
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
Listen to this teacher! And spread his message!
February 21, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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
Reposted by Dave Park
“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
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
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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
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"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
Reposted by Dave Park
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
Arguably, a model makeup for any school board.
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...
January 9, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Seems simple enough.

h/t @dogrescuer.bsky.social
January 4, 2025 at 10:17 PM
January 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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
The soothing sounds of FAFO cheer is a timely Christmas gift this year.🎅
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
Santa is bringing *stacks*.

Christmas music is big business.

#christmas #christmasmusic
December 18, 2024 at 11:52 PM
This kind of behavior must end.
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
Total coincidence, I'm sure.
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.
December 13, 2024 at 4:39 AM
Glad nobody was hurt, but am totally in support of citizens rebelling against corporate shenanigans.
December 11, 2024 at 8:39 PM
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
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."
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
Horrific story of medical malpractice.

Outstanding reporting by @davidmcswane.bsky.social and @propublica.org
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