We’ve all heard it before: “If you’ve got the talent, you’ll make it.” But here’s the hard truth, in today’s music industry, talent alone won’t get you far. Sure, talent is important. It’s the foundation of your craft. But it’s…
Renowned music industry analyst Bob Lefsetz recently published a post in his blog The Lefsetz Letter about his predictions for the music industry for 2025. You can find the original blog post here but below is my summary of Bob’s…
Growth is back! After a slower 2022, global recorded music revenues grew by 9.8% in 2023 to reach $35.1 billion, compared to 7.1% in 2022, which means that the market is now more than double (124.5%) the size it was…
Captains of the record industry gathered in the nation’s capital on March 7 to lend their support for legislation that would remove the “capped” fee that is payable to rights holders in sound recordings when music is played on commercial…
As we tune into 2024, the music industry continues to resonate with plenty of innovation and transformation. But, what exactly does the next iteration of this bustling industry look like? As we step into 2024, the music industry is poised…
Adapting to remote work opportunities is now a necessity in the ever-evolving music industry. Embrace these strategies to thrive in the digital era The article from Dotted Music, titled “Unlocking Success for Musicians in the Work-from-Home Era,” provides a comprehensive…
Whether you’re just starting out or you’re years into the game, we musicians all know one thing for sure: it costs money to do what we do. As an independent artist, relying on streaming platforms and music royalties might not…
Success is such a subjective term, particularly so in the music industry. What counts as success varies dramatically from one artist to another. Does success mean playing to sell-out crowds in the world’s most famous venues? Or is it about…
Music has always been an integral part of human culture and society. It stirs our emotions, marks our milestones, and narrates our stories. But the way we create, distribute, and listen to music has drastically evolved over time. The music…