Why Tidal might not be the car crash you think it is

Streaming service Tidal, it seems fair to say, has suffered a few missteps since its ill-fated launch. There was the much-mocked celebrity-strewn launch, the revolving door approach to appointing CEOs and the constant barrage of snark from artists and online commentators alike.

Even last week’s Tidal exclusive on Rihanna’s Anti album somehow managed to incorporate an untimely leak, with the streaming service claiming Universal Music was to blame.