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Brian Message: "Artists are businesses with multiple revenue streams across multiple territories and streaming is part of that engagement with fans."
26th December 2014 • No commentsBrian Message, Radiohead co-manager and manager of artists such as Nick Cave and PJ Harvey, has long spoken about the role streaming will play in the overall promotion of an artist. Check out this Midem Talks interview for his thoughts on the future of streaming and what it means for artist promotion.
Read MoreMisogyny is Part of Bigger Problem With US Music Industry
14th May 2014 • 1 commentAnyone who knows me, reads Thirty Roses regularly, or follows me on Facebook or Twitter knows that I love no music industry news source more than CMU. Not only do they know what they’re talking about, they’re always funny, charming, and eager to engage in a quick chat about the news of the day. Anyone […]
Read MoreWake up US Music Industry; UK Way Ahead of Game on Artist Unity
28th October 2013 • 1 commentThe Future of Music Coalition is well underway in Washington, D.C. and the hot topic seems to be artists organizing to fight for equal pay and artistic control. While these are certainly important issues, it’s a bit infuriating that in a country as expansive as the United States, all of the successful artists that come […]
Read MoreThe Day Nigel Godrich Made Twitter Explode
16th July 2013 • No commentsBy now, everyone who works in the music industry, has a Twitter account or, presumably, is a person on Earth with access to technology, has heard about music producer Nigel Godrich and his Twitter lambasting of Spotify this past Sunday. In a series of tweets that stated, among other things, “We’re off of Spotify. Can’t […]
Read MoreThe Featured Artists Coalition on Think Like a Label!
11th June 2013 • 2 commentsMy latest article for Think Like a Label is up! This week, a look at the UK’s Featured Artists Coalition. What is it, what does it do, and why should we follow their lead? Read my article HERE!
Read MoreMMF & BitTorrent Event in London
20th May 2013 • 1 commentHello, darlings! Just wanted to make our UK readers aware of a MUST attend event! The MMF have partnered with BitTorrent and will be hosting an event on 23rd May in Tileyard Studios. Sadly, I won’t be able to attend but if any of your schedules allow, do try and secure a place! Please refer […]
Read MoreWhen It Comes to Videos, Record Executives Clueless
12th May 2013 • 2 commentsThis week has been a bit chaotic from a work standpoint. I’m in the midst of researching what has turned into one of the biggest articles I’ve ever worked on in my career, I’ve got a book to review for Think Like a Label, I had a School of Rock opening to attend, and my […]
Read MoreATC Partners With The Institute on Scholarship
29th April 2013 • No commentsVery, very exciting news! ATC Management has partnered with The Institute in London on a music business scholarship. Applicants must submit a proposal on a music related service or product in MS Word or MS PowerPoint (1000 max.) Full details are available HERE Proposals are judged on creativity and viability and the winner is awarded […]
Read MoreKeaton Henson~ ‘Birthdays’
5th April 2013 • 1 commentOne of our favourite releases of the year thus far is the newest offering by Keaton Henson. Released in February of this year, it’s the perfect blend of harmony, hopefullness, and melancholy. Henson is compared to everyone from Time Buckley, Nick Drake, and Jeff Buckley but he’s quite simply just himself. If you ever want […]
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