New music has become a bad business model. Can radio (or anything) change that?
Much has been written recently about how new music is being crowded out by older music. Radio guru Fred Jacobs digs deep into the problem and some possible solutions if. Continue reading
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
On new release Friday, what are pros and cons of releasing music midweek?
Friday is the “official” global new music release day. But finding the sweet spot to release your new music is crucial to its success. Here are a few of the. Continue reading
How Can New Music Compete With Classic Rock?
Here Fred Jacobs explores the challenge of breaking through classic rock’s stranglehold on radio, and how to give new music a fighting chance at competing for space on the airwaves.. Continue reading
Girl, Put Your Records On: Modern Music Discovery
Streaming may have made access to music easier than ever, but the subsequent demise of mixtapes, forums, and music stores has changed the way that we discover new music forever.. Continue reading
Nick Tieder of Frontiers Music: ‘Your Biggest Problem Is Indifference’
Nick Tieder, GM North America Frontiers Music, talks with Michael Brandvold on The Music Biz Weekly podcast. They cover a broad range of topics from streaming, touring, social media and. Continue reading
Are You Getting Paid What You Deserve For Live Shows?
Now that physical album sales can no longer be relied upon to bring in significant cash, live shows are one of the best ways for working musicians to up their. Continue reading
MusicThinkTank.com Weekly Recap: When to Release Your Album & More
Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud David Roberts: When to Release Your Album – Month by Month Simon Tam: Band Interview Tips: How to Make the Most Out of. Continue reading
When do fans lose interest in discovering new music?
Part of growing up is developing an appreciation for the music around you. Discovery tends to start in the adolescent/preteen years. But over the last decade or so, music discovery. Continue reading