Artists are one of the fundamental parts of the music industry. So much so they are the chicken to the egg of the business itself;…
The publishing business is vital in protecting, valuing, and developing new music. Publishers are responsible for the business side. They seek to maximize copyright protection…
Reminiscent of the evolution and survival of life, the music business transforms and adapts to its environment. Dealing with ever thinning returns, the music industry…
Monetization of the music digital space has been slow and is yet to provide consolation for the dearth of revenue in the industry. But the…
Creativity and Music on the Internet The Internet’s growth has had a dramatic impact on the music industry. As it became more accessible, services…
Once upon a time, music companies could afford to spend a great deal of money on artist production and development through the revenue generated by…
Born This Way debuted at no.1 on the Billboard charts with more than 1.1 million copies sold in the first week–the best performance of an…
Social media, in all its varieties, is making a big impact on consumer buying habits and becoming a legitimate promotional medium for businesses of every…
Without dispute, Rebecca Black and the song “Friday” have taken the world by a storm. The video was made in January and uploaded to YouTube…
In December 2010, Peter Spellman, head of Berklee’s Career Development Center, produced a listing of salary ranges for US music positions in performance, writing, business,…
Famine and colorful cd covers pave the streets of downtown Mexico City. In stand after stand, pirated product is being sold to feed poverty-struck families.…
The New Music Seminar LA is a forum for music business professionals and artists to discuss the changing industry and the tools that can help…
The vision and core values of senior players in the record industry can hardly stand out in the recent history of mergers, chronic restructuring, changes…
On March 11th, Japan suffered one of the most devastating earthquakes in world history, affecting many lives, the habitat, and the economy. The Japanese music…