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SHIRTS. HATS. KEY CHAINS. ARE THESE THE SAVIOURS OF MUSIC? 
July 26, 2008
- Features
The mainstream music business is now finding out what many hard-touring bands have known for years: Merchandise is in many cases a far more reliable source of income than record sales. ¶ It's a new world order, where record labels desperately seek new revenue streams and client services to offer, and newly empowered promoters like Live Nation make merch a key component of multirights deals with such acts as Madonna, Jay-Z, U2, Shakira and Nickelback. » Full Story |
LAURIE BERKNER: THE MAGIC TOUCH
July 26, 2008
- Features
The first clue as to why it took Laurie Berkner six years to release her latest record comes early in her interview. After a few minutes of chatting, Berkner is interrupted by her young daughter, and the conversation is put on hold while Berkner attends to her needs. This isn't to imply that Berkner, an acclaimed children's musician whose album "Rocketship Run" will street Aug. 5, doesn't take her work seriously. » Full Story |
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EDITORIAL: LAST.FM V. THE INDIES?CASH FOR ALL
July 26, 2008
- Features
The idea for Last.fm grew out of an independent online label Felix Miller and I ran at the beginning of the decade. This online label was essentially a promotional platform for some of our favorite unsigned bands. We wanted to find a more effective way to get the right music to the right listeners. » Full Story |
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