There’s a masterful parody of the iTunes marketing from the folks behind Downhill Battle. True, artists on major labels only get a few pennies per download. Crappy physical goods deal begets crappy digital goods deal. But instead of encouraging folks…
From the Mailbag #2: What’s in a Name
I use the name DJ Demonixx (pronounced ‘demonics’). Some people say the name is a bit mis-leading, and that it leads people to believe that I write satanic dance music (which I dont). The good thing is that people talk…
From the Mailbag #1: Multiple Stage Names
Last weekend, I had a blast answering questions on David Hooper’s free conference call. We couldn’t get to every single one, but I’m gonna try to answer some more here… I have released music using three different band names in…
Grand Slams
If you have been kicked out of Denny’s for singing, you might want to re-evaluate your career choice.
Quick Turnaround / Passive Revenue
Are you approaching your live shows as a source of “passive” revenue? We had a great discussion in our Summer Strategy Seminar about how bands are using new technology to offer their own “official” live recordings for sale to fans.…
Forrester Says Sharing’s Not To Blame For Sales Slump
In case you didn’t believe us, Forrester Research just released a report that validates our hunches. File sharing has had no net impact on album sales in general, and it’s actually helped increase sales for certain indie and obscure titles.…
CD Baby Strikes Back
Derek just posted his formal rebuttal. Lawyers surrender. News at ten.
Quick Plug: New Coaching Services
We spent the weekend refining the services menu at Taylor Creative Management, so it now includes two more low-cost coaching opportunities. Our Friday FreeStyle is modeled after the “open phones” segment of our Summer Strategy Seminar, where folks can get…
(Pay Us) Right Here, Right Now
.Mike Edwards from Jesus Jones has written a perfect essay about the importance of holding on to the publishing rights for your work, and how one hit song can translate into a strange but profitable career once your hit has…
KaZaA Chief: Look at What We Do
Nikki Hemming actually appeared on camera this week! In an interview with TechTV, she defends her curious company by emphasizing the positive effects that file sharing has on artists, citing specific examples of ticket sales and revived touring careers…
Snapster, Meet Jazzio
Two more clever ideas for a file-sharing system… Jazzio could be the next evolution of ClearChannel, and/or a permutation of Cringely’s Snapster idea, based on the public library model of sharing licenses for media.
We have Uh-Oh.
Okay. I understand the complexity of running a huge national tour. And I feel sad for the techs that have to clean up the mess that an Atlantic City venue made of Justin and Xtina’s stage when the ceiling collapsed.…