Music Industry

Who Killed the Music Industry?

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NOTE: This blog was originally posted at PandoDaily.com Since 2000, the amount of revenue created from selling or streaming music in America has been cut in half, from $14.3 billion to $7 billion, according to that most despised trade organization, the Recording Industry Association of America, or RIAA. And yet listeners have more access to … Read more

Musings From the Tail

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NOTE: This blog was originally posted at BretAlexanderMusic.com There is a book called The Long Tail that I would recommend every musician should read. It’s not about music specifically, but many of the stories included in the book are about the music business. Basically, it’s a book about economics. The premise is that the future … Read more

Man vs. Music Business

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NOTE: This blog was originally posted at BretAlexanderMusic.com Everybody loves a survivor. No one wants to watch a movie about the dude who gave up. Unless, of course, you enjoy eating two bags of salt and vinegar potato chips and crying for a whole afternoon. If that’s the case, you’ll have to visit a different … Read more

It Comes With the Job

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NOTE: This blog was originally posted at BretAlexanderMusic.com When The Allman Brothers were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, I will always remember what drummer Butch Trucks said in his acceptance speech. It was short and sweet. He said, “There have been some high highs and some low low… But it has … Read more

The Last Great Classless Occupation

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NOTE: This blog was originally posted at BretAlexanderMusic.com Interesting week this was for me. I went to two shows in 3 days, which at this point in my highly responsible and scheduled existence is a rarity. The first show was a club show at The Electric Factory in Philly. I took my daughter and her … Read more

Musicians (and Fans) Must Take Responsibility

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March 31, 2012 by Ric Albano This is a response to Chris Nelson’s article on local music. Although I do agree with much of the sentiment of his article, I have to point out some of the glaring points Mr. Nelson has seemed to miss. First, let’s look at where Chris and I agree. He … Read more

A Call To Action

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March 31, 2012 by Chris Nelson I just read something that really pissed me off. This folk artist Linda Chorney, who was recently nominated for a Grammy Award in the folk category, wrote about her recent dealing with some so-called music business representatives (You can read the article here). First, I congratulate her on her … Read more