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Happy Weekend!!
16th November 2013 • No commentsHello lovely readers, we hope you’ve had a wonderful week. Thank you so much for all the feedback and sharing of articles during the past week (and always!). It’s been a big week in music and we’re so very grateful that all of you make it possible for us to write about it. Have a […]
Read MoreLive Nation Continues World Dominiation, Buys U2 and Madonna
13th November 2013 • No commentsMusic industry Goliath and proponent of the monopoly and totalitarian business practices, Live Nation, is in the process of closing a deal which gives them ownership of U2’s Principle Management and Guy Oseary’s Maverick. According to this article in today’s Music Week, the acquisition would result in Oseary taking over management duties for U2. Neither […]
Read MoreFeatured Artists Coalition: Crispin Hunt’s BPI Address
15th September 2013 • No commentsThe Featured Artists Coalition is something that I’ve long been a supporter of. Recently, co-CEO, songwriter, producer, and former Longpig Crispin Hunt spoke before the BPI (British Phonographic Industry) and the lovely people at the FAC have released the full text of his speech. It is most definitely worthy of your time, so give it […]
Read MoreWhat to Expect When You Start to Play Live: The Basics
30th August 2013 • 2 commentsLive shows are the primary source of income for many musicians. Unfortunately, they’re also the source of a great deal of confusion. Here, we hope to simplify the basics of the most common payment scenarios, what your contract may include, and other things that may serve as a source of anxiety for artists just beginning […]
Read MoreNew Column at Think Like a Label
28th May 2013 • No commentsAs you’ve probably deduced, my new column is up over at Think Like a Label. Jesse Cannon and Todd Thomas of Musformation have written a book, Get More Fans-The DIY Guide to the New Music Business, and it may very well be the most essential text written in recent years for anyone in the music […]
Read MoreRecord Year For Vinyl
15th May 2013 • No commentsMy latest article for Think Like a label is up, and it’s all about vinyl! Please, stop by and read it HERE!
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 MoreGovernment provides funding for phase one of Copyright Hub | CMU: Complete Music Update
26th March 2013 • No commentsSee on Scoop.it – Music, Music, Music See on www.thecmuwebsite.com
Read MoreClassism in Music: How Much Should Your Upbringing Matter?
11th March 2013 • 9 commentsToday was going to be my day off~ I vowed not to write or check work emails and give myself a much needed, full day off. Then, musicians started talking and I got the urge to write about it. In today’s NME, my beloved Noel Gallagher had a rather interesting quote regarding the current state […]
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