Get past the first page of sniping, and Pud has interesting commentary on the firings at Warner / Elektra / Atlantic.
The Power of Visualization
In my seminars and books, I often talk about the power that you have to visualize your own success. And, although it usually gets met with a pack of rolling eyeballs, folks that follow through on the exercises have tended…
Reinventing the Deal
Clint Black shows off his new baby, Equity Records.
State 7
As our outside-the-U.S. readers surely know, it’s not just tough to get bookings these days, it’s nearly impossible to get into the country to play gigs.
When is it time to look for a manager?
When you start asking that question.
Press Kits That GOT Results
While we’re on the subject of press kits for indie bands… Stumbled across this gem in the Experience Music Project archives — a press kit that certainly didn’t get overlooked at the time.
Take Our Survey, Win Career Help!
I need some help figuring out the direction a few of our projects should take. Please take this quick survey, and if you’re among the first 100 respondents, you’ll qualify for a special drawing on March 9th. The winner gets…
Parallel Universes
Diane Rappaport has posted an article at Just Plain Folks that’s essential reading. “There are two parallel music universes, one imploding, the other growing healthier. Growing numbers of major label business professionals that are finding themselves out of work in…
Indie Hall of Fame DOA?
Toronto’s Vit Wagner wonders if the creation of an Indie Music Hall of Fame is a cop-out. Do we risk marginalizing independent music even further by institutionalizing it?
Electronica Opportunities Update
Thanks for all the great submissions — it will take me a little while to get through them all, so please be patient!!
Fringe Composers Going Indie
Clarke Bustard chronicles the progression of independent, “art” composers as they move from niche labels at the majors to controlling their own destinies as independents.
The New Deal for Independent Musicians
As promised, I am in the throes of relaunching MusicBizCoaching.com to focus on personalized, one-on-one help for independent musicians. We will, of course, continue the wildly popular Music Biz Coaching Gym. For a one-time, flat fee, participants will get invited…