Jack Stephens
@jackstephens.bsky.social
Currently: building something new
Previously: Spotify, Songkick, AWAL, artist management
Interests: music, tech, ticketing, crypto, culture
Previously: Spotify, Songkick, AWAL, artist management
Interests: music, tech, ticketing, crypto, culture
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Everyone Hates Scalpers. So Let's Make Them Obsolete.
Killing scalpers isn’t about regulation. It’s about redesigning the market so there’s nothing left for them to exploit.
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September 15, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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Can the AI platform shift give artists an independent path in live similar to how the internet did for recorded music? Who knows, but it’s worth exploring…
Live Music: The Last Pre-Internet Industry
Why AI is finally set to revolutionise live music the way the web revolutionised recorded.
open.substack.com
September 6, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Can the AI platform shift give artists an independent path in live similar to how the internet did for recorded music? Who knows, but it’s worth exploring…
I wrote something about concert ticketing logistics, what ticketing startups get wrong, and why it’s so hard for new entrants to break the status quo that everyone hates 🎫
"It's the Inventory, Stupid!"
When it comes to ticketing, access to inventory trumps technology
open.substack.com
August 29, 2025 at 9:06 AM
I wrote something about concert ticketing logistics, what ticketing startups get wrong, and why it’s so hard for new entrants to break the status quo that everyone hates 🎫
I've just spent the last ~30 mins going over my historic blood results and genetic data with o3 and it's given me FAR better personalised information and practical advice than 15+ years of consultant visits.
We're living in a new era and it's incredible.
We're living in a new era and it's incredible.
May 13, 2025 at 5:46 PM
I've just spent the last ~30 mins going over my historic blood results and genetic data with o3 and it's given me FAR better personalised information and practical advice than 15+ years of consultant visits.
We're living in a new era and it's incredible.
We're living in a new era and it's incredible.
Kid Rock’s outspoken hatred of Ticketmaster must be the most worrying thing for Live Nation as they look to bury the DOJ case in this new administration.
Trump loves Kid Rock and Kid Rock hates Ticketmaster.
Trump loves Kid Rock and Kid Rock hates Ticketmaster.
Welp, Kid Rock on Bill Maher said:
•he won’t shed a tear if Ticketmaster is broken up
•we can’t stop there
•we need a total ban on speculative tix
•we need tougher enforcement on bots
•look at Europe, they cap resale
Basically, these are bipartisan consensus positions in the artist community.
•he won’t shed a tear if Ticketmaster is broken up
•we can’t stop there
•we need a total ban on speculative tix
•we need tougher enforcement on bots
•look at Europe, they cap resale
Basically, these are bipartisan consensus positions in the artist community.
February 16, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Kid Rock’s outspoken hatred of Ticketmaster must be the most worrying thing for Live Nation as they look to bury the DOJ case in this new administration.
Trump loves Kid Rock and Kid Rock hates Ticketmaster.
Trump loves Kid Rock and Kid Rock hates Ticketmaster.
Well said, Martin Mills
December 17, 2024 at 1:41 PM
Well said, Martin Mills
Posted by a former blockchain ticketing founder (@nickmartitsch) over on the other app. Reposting here as it's the best summary of why you see so little innovation actually gain traction in the ticketing space.
Access to ticket inventory is the only thing that matters.
Access to ticket inventory is the only thing that matters.
November 28, 2024 at 3:43 PM
Posted by a former blockchain ticketing founder (@nickmartitsch) over on the other app. Reposting here as it's the best summary of why you see so little innovation actually gain traction in the ticketing space.
Access to ticket inventory is the only thing that matters.
Access to ticket inventory is the only thing that matters.
So should Spotify have been allowed to become the leading podcast provider by building that within their already-widespread music platform?
What’s the difference?
What’s the difference?
Meta hit with $840 million fine for linking Facebook and Marketplace
Meta hit with $840 million fine for linking Facebook and Marketplace
The EU says the fine level was set to deter repeat offenses.
buff.ly
November 19, 2024 at 2:29 PM
So should Spotify have been allowed to become the leading podcast provider by building that within their already-widespread music platform?
What’s the difference?
What’s the difference?
Well, here I am. I’m rooting for bluesky, but not holding out too much hope.
September 12, 2023 at 2:23 PM
Well, here I am. I’m rooting for bluesky, but not holding out too much hope.