The shenanigans have gone to far, it's time for change
If you're looking for insightful information for actionable things you can do to further your band, you probably wont find them in this article. Unlike the rest of The Indie Digest.No this is more of a rant based on my frustrations of the incredibly slow pace of innovation in the media industries.
47 weeks 6 days ago
They want to connect with you
"If fans connect with your music isn't that enough?"This is such a common statement I hear from most veterans in the industry. It typically follows a discussion or debate about why bands should be on the internet, social networks and be talking to your fans.
1 year 19 hours ago
You can no longer milk casual fans dry.
If you have been recently reading about the death of the recording industry, copyright lawsuits, AP's decision to
1 year 2 weeks ago
keep your hard earned fans by avoiding these simple mistakes
Spam comes in many forms online. Unless you know what can constitute spam you may be unaware your are even doing it.
1 year 3 weeks ago
how to create enough demand
The music consuming public has already shifted to the idea that your album is the base good which is complemented by your merchandise and gigs.
1 year 9 weeks ago
using complementary good economics
The basis of using Complementary Goods in you career relies on the understanding of complimentary and substitute goods.
1 year 9 weeks ago
a three part series
In the search for a new industry model, this concept comes up frequently. Not only does it constantly keep appearing in all the music industry blogs (heres a list you should be subscribed to), it actually works.The idea is that you don’t earn money from selling your music, you earn money because of your music. So instead of trying to survive off your record, your focus should be on getting your...
1 year 9 weeks ago
9 key principles for the music industry
There has long been speculation and discussion about what direction the music industry will take when the major model falls. For the first time in a dark unguided decade since the internet and file sharing took mainstream, I believe we are coming close to a definable model.The day of the Big 4 major labels is over.
1 year 10 weeks ago
why there has never been a better time to be a musician
This is a general overview of where I believe the old industry failed, and where the new industry is headed.A renaissance defines a period of time where there is a heightened output of music, literature and the arts. This so appropriately defines the musical landscape of the 21st century it could be called nothing less than a renaissance.
1 year 11 weeks ago
A new agreement has created a dangerous affair
The recent agreement between UK ISP Virgin Media and Universal Music Group has received a lot of coverage recently. It is in direct competition with Spotify in the sense that they are both subscription streaming models.
1 year 11 weeks ago
