You must compete directly with the major labels to win in the attention economy

You must compete directly with the major labels to win in the attention economy

There is a common belief that the music industry does not adhere to the principles of supply and demand. Many people believe that entertainment can be consumed in unlimited quantities, and because art is subjective, there is a market for everyone. While there is some truth to this belief, the success and influence of major…

An A&R executive studies the recent music industry market share.

Understanding music industry market share: a guide for independent artists, labels, and music tech startups

What is the music industry market share? Market share in the music industry refers to the percentage of total market revenue attributed to different entities or segments within the industry. This measure enables comparison of the relative size and market presence of companies, genres, or distribution channels in the music market. The first step is…

My dystopian techno-nightmare

My dystopian techno-nightmare

I get distracted a lot by dystopian fear. Maybe it’s time I stopped envisioning the metaverse as an escapist reeling tape of dopamine and TikTok dances on virtual animated billboards ignored by thot-slot-machine-addicted avatars. All the while the sky turns red in the real world, birds fall and the dawn chorus stops. On the tube…