Is old new music REALLY crowding out new music? [Fred Jacobs]
“Old music now represents 70% of the US music market. Even worse: the new music market is actually shrinking,” That stat and statement caused a firestorm. But Is old music. Continue reading
Reasons for abandoning frozen mechanical rates at the Copyright Royalty Board are growing [Chris Castle]
“In a recent comment, I called the Copyright Royalty Board the ‘cornucopia of chaos’ which it is at least on the mismanaged mechanical royalty rates,” writes Chris Castle. Op-ed by. Continue reading
Last week in music industry commentary
Here are some must-read commentary from this past week including topics like new demographic marketing strategies, do women belong in rock and roll, and more. ‘He plays guitar like a. Continue reading
Should music marketing focus more on older generations?
The demographics of radio listeners and music fans are changing, and so must marketing strategies. A guest post by Fred Jacobs of Jacobs Media Strategies. As we know, things tend. Continue reading
Last week in music industry commentary
Hear from music industry wizards including the wise words of David Bowie in this week’s music commentary recap. 2021 major label revenue surged, but what does it mean? [Mark Mulligan]. Continue reading
Tunecore’s CEO on how fans, social media are leveling the playing field for all musicians
How independent artists are becoming successful by new ways. of rereleasing and promoting their music. A guest post by Andreea Gleeson, CEO of Tunecore. INDIE ARTISTS ARE ON THE RISE. Continue reading
Roundup of the best music industry commentary
There were some noteworthy things said by music professionals this past week on topics like boycotting Spotify to predictions of the new year. Chartmetric founder Sung Cho on the future. Continue reading
Boycott Spotify? Cut up your music instead to get money you deserve, says artist, activist MegMarie
It is well known that musicians do not make very much on streaming sites, so should be stop using sites like Spotify all together? Artist and activist MegMarie thinks so.. Continue reading