5 Tips For Improving The Look Of Your Artist Shop
Selling your merch direct to fans has become an established best practice among independent artists. It affords a number of advantages, allowing you to keep more revenue and fan data.. Continue reading
50 Year After Abbey Road: Two Worlds Of Music Listening
With the Beatle's Abbey Road near the top of the charts 50 years after release, MIDiA analyst Mark Mulligan explores how older, physical-focused music fans remain the quickest route to. Continue reading
The Currency Of Deceased Rock Stars
In the wake of the passing of both Eddie Money and The Cars' Ric Ocasek, Fred Jacobs here reflects on the lasting value of Classic Rock, and how music from. Continue reading
What Exactly Is An EP?
The awkward middle child between the reliable LP and the flashy single, the EP is often overlooked and misunderstood, particularly as the digital age reshapes our music consumption habits. Here. Continue reading
How To Pull In More Money At Your Merch Table
In addition to acting as an important representation of your band, the merch table is also an important source of income for any touring artist, so maximizing your earning potential. Continue reading
Why Are Vinyl Records So Expensive?
Vinyl records have become a fan favorite as well as a significant income stream for many artists. But vinyl records are expensive and can take many weeks to produce. Discmakers. Continue reading
Japanese Music Sales Dragging, But It Could Be Good News
While the US is well established as the largest music market in the world, number two, Japan, is perhaps less well known. Recently, the island nation's music sales have seen. Continue reading
1 In 4 Albums Sold In US Last Week Were Taylor Swift’s Lover
Taylor Swift's Lover sold 679,000 copies in the week ending Aug. 29th, according to Nielson Soundscan and Billboard. That is 27% of the total of all albums sold in the. Continue reading