Tuesday Was The Most Important Day For Direct To Fan Music Since Launches Of CDBaby, Tunecore
[UPDATED] I've written about the effects and promise of the digital revolution on musicians and the music industry for almost a decade. But yesterday, separate announcements from Pandora, PledgeMusic and. Continue reading
The 1975 Kept New Album Off Spotify For Just 12 Days And That It Helped It Debut At #1
Despite an aggressive campaign by Spotify to discourage it, more and more artists and labels are windowing – the practice of not making them available to streaming music services until. Continue reading
How To Build An Indie Music Dream Team
Even if you plan on becoming a successful artist without the backing of major label, it's unrealistic to think you can do it alone. Here we look at how to. Continue reading
Major Vs. Indie: What Actually Happens When You Sign A Record Deal?
As recorded music sales steadily decline, independent artists are forced to choose between either an independent or major label, or to simply to go the DIY route and avoid labels. Continue reading
Music’s Role In Digital Content Is Small And Getting Smaller [Mark Mulligan]
Although music undeniably has a massive cultural impact beyond its potential revenue, its value in relation to digital content is experiencing a steady decline, which could be bad news for. Continue reading
Keep Your Record Label, Career Alive Simply By Communicating With Your Audience
Communication is important in any relationship, and a label and its audience are no exception. This article examines how the solicitation of detailed feedback can help a label work to. Continue reading
T.I. Leaves Label System, Signs With Jay Z’s Roc Nation, TIDAL
More and more major artists are leaving major labels and taking control of the recording careers bu going independent. But increasingly their doing it with the help of experienced partners. Continue reading
Will “Windowing” Become The Music Industry Norm?
Although Adele's choice to delay making her album available on streaming services certainly helped boost 25's retail sales, there's some question over whether this practice of windowing can be effective in the. Continue reading
Creating Your Own Album Artwork
The artwork which you choose for your album can greatly influence how listeners feel about your music, and simply not bothering to include any is a lost opportunity for personal branding. The following article offers tips and suggests. Continue reading
What I Learned Working At A Record Label That Failed
Why do some record labels fail while others succeed? We explore what can be learned from watching a record label go under even after a promising start, and how such. Continue reading
