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Why Artist Websites Are Rapidly Becoming Obsolete...
“A website is important, and I'm not suggesting any artist today simply forego having one. But, it's not the future. It is what was important yesterday, and is quickly being replaced." Michael Schneider, Mobile Roadie, on midemblog November 8th. Do you agree with this statement? Or, does the concept of an 'artist website' transcend the desktop, ...
Wow: Looks Like Indies Just Got Third-Class Treatment from Apple...
Yesterday, we reported that Apple was negotiating through various details with publishers over its expanded iTunes previews. Looks like they gave the brush-off to big publishers initially, though everything's now moving towards an amicable resolution. But just moments after filing that story, we started hearing from unhappy indies. The reason is that Apple negotiated the 90-second ...
Who's Really Destroying Music? Take a Closer Look...
If you want to beat up on the majors, have fun—there's plenty of material to go around. But just be prepared to beat up on the tech sector as well, because they're just as responsible for devaluing music and lowering artist welfare. It's the only balanced way to view the crisis that music finds itself in ...
The Day the Music Conferences Died...
We go to a lot of music conferences, and over the past few years, we've witnessed substantial audience declines. But this goes beyond simple head-counting: exactly how many of the people that remain are paying full fare? It's not completely uncommon to see more than ten people on stage, and speakers get in for free. Of ...
Are You a Music Industry Lifer? Take This Simple Test...
Some musicians slog it out for decades without recognition or real compensation. They forgo health benefits, stability, satisfying relationships, and sometimes their sanity to play music. These are the performers that are sometimes legendary, but mostly tragic. And sometimes, acclaim only happens after death. But what about the business side? Could you imagine yourself doing anything ...
Are You a Publisher? Do You Like Money? Then Read On...
Label conglomerates often contain recording and publishing interests under the same roof, though no one said that this had to be a functional family. And, outside of 'married' recording+publishing corporations, quite large publishers often sail on their own. So, it's no surprise that labels were holding mechanical publishing payouts for often indefinite periods. Part of this ...
People Like MTV. but Not as Much as They Like iTunes...
Perhaps the level of ubiquity and comfort surrounding iTunes is too frequently underestimated. But 'iTunes killers' rarely live up to their names—and even major brands have difficulty competing with this app. In fact, among music properties, iTunes narrowly edges out MTV on the Facebook front. These are the number of 'likes' for each: iTunes (7,071,721)
Want Recording Royalties? No Problem: The Hoops of Fire Are over There...
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) hates the idea of paying recording royalties on terrestrial plays. But according to details shared with Digital Music News late Monday, the NAB board of directors is still very interested in forging a sweetheart deal with the recording industry. In fact, the group is planning to float a formal compromise ...
The Sony Cassette Walkman: 1979-2010
Sure, the iPod is declining. But the real granddaddy of them all—the cassette Walkman—is quietly stepping into oblivion. Some 200 million* players later, Sony is putting a legend to bed. The Walkman brand now moves forward with newer technologies like Sony Ericsson phones and even Discmans, though vintage nostalgia can strike at any time. By 1999, ...
Not Making Enough Money on the Road? Try Selling Underwear...
(#cmj, #musicindustry, #music) If you wanted lots of direct-to-fan tips, there was no better place to be last week than CMJ. But is any of this really healthy for musicians? Showcases have always been a crapshoot, though the daily panels featured endless amounts of 'expert advice' that steered away from the most serious issues affecting musicians ...
