How a Tech Veteran Is Rewriting the Rules of Music Royalties: Tim Quirk

What if streaming didn’t leave artists starving — but finally let them get paid what they deserve?

In this episode of The EntreMusician Podcast, I dive deep with Tim Quirk — musician, tech-veteran, and founder of Tapedeck — to unpack how Tapedeck is reimagining the music business. Tapedeck is a new music store + streaming platform built on an artist-first model: artists set their own prices, fans can pay more if they want, and a penny per play is the minimum payment, not the maximum.

We talk about his career — from building early streaming services to founding Tapedeck — his technical experience building music platforms, and why he believes the broken royalty system needs to end. We also explore the user experience: how Tapedeck gives fans credits, how streaming and downloads work, and how supporters can directly reward musicians they love.

Whether you’re an artist tired of unfair payouts, a music lover who wants to support creators the right way, or just curious about the future of music — this interview is a must-watch.

Learn More: https://blog.zedge.net/author/tim/

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