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I believe that the band should stay independent (Indie) and produce themselves in this business because in today’s society you have more of artists/bands going the independent route where they can see with their own eyes of where the money is going into and how they can put into use for their well-being. The independent route for artists/bands plays a good model for them because they have all rights their own music and have the control to release at any time without having someone telling them…

When it comes to technological advancements, the music industry is an industry that has drastically changed in the twenty to thirty years since the production of digital technology began. Whether looking at the music producers, the artists, the audience, or even the concert goers, the changes in the realm of music have changed the business models and workflows of everyone in the industry. Music producers have become more efficient. Artists have created higher quality recordings. Fans of the…

When comparing and contrasting the All My Life for Sale and Ebay websites, both have interesting ways in capturing potential buyers interest. When giving a description of Miles Davis record Bitches Brew, All My Life used subjective descriptions to sway buyers to purchase the record. This was entertaining to read however vague about the facts of the album. He simply rambled on about a documentary on jazz history and how jazz purists’ state “Miles Davis is a sell out”. For someone who is…

One’s music library, whatever genre it may be in, is the soundtrack of one’s life. Music now is more relevant than ever. There are more and more songs and artists debuting what they have into the collection of music that can now be available in the palm of the hand. Nearly all artists can be found with a quick Google search and in just a few clicks one can find a link to their most recent singles. One way to find music online nowadays is through internet music streaming. Music streaming is…

Ultimately, music is created for the enjoyment of its listeners. Around the world, people are able to purchase and download music from applications such as iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon, etc. But what about those who don’t have the financial ability to purchase their favorite songs whenever they want? If someone is the kind of person who loves music and has a large music library, they probably haven’t purchased all of their music. According to James, writer of “Average Teen’s iPod Has $800…

People have been using the internet for communication, research, marketing, and entertainment since it became a part of daily use for most of the world. It is undeniable that the internet has improved life, but at the same time, it has spawned many sales issues for the entertainment markets, specifically the music industry. The record industry “accounts for a small, but valuable percentage of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product and plays a large role in fulfilling the entertainment needs of…

The Root of Suffering Musicians Music has an undeniable, mystic power that is felt everywhere. It brings people together, creates unique environments and experiences, and creates indescribable feelings. Music is everywhere. It is in advertisements, on tv shows, on social media, at sports events, in elevators, in church and so much more. Yet left and right musicians are cheated out of money. Making money as a musician has become extremely difficult due to ad-supported online streaming, corrupt…

The aim of this essay is to look into contemporary means of music distribution, and identify which is currently the most profitable and widely used, and why they are used and the effect they have on the music industry. This information will then be used to predict which method of distribution will survive the test of time, and potentially be the means of distribution that could still be in use 15 years from now. This essay will explore the profitability and popularity of three different…

Channel Orange One of the artists that has inspired me to produce my own music is Frank Ocean with his second album, Channel Orange. The first time that I ever listened to the album back in 2012, I remember thinking, “Holy shi*t…I have never heard anything like this before in my life.” Telling a song-by-song story, his poetic lyrics about his personal sexuality, strip clubs, pregnancy, wealth, drugs, and corruption show Frank’s slightly strange perception of it all. That is one thing that…

Music is everywhere. And although there are more common ways of hearing it, such as the radio, many people don’t realize the impact that other things such as television has on what music they listen to and what music is considered “hot music” at certain points in time. When music television first started in the late 50’s it came with a booming scene of popularity, not only for the show that was playing the music but also for the artist that was performing or if their song was being played. Then…