The Master Plan

Nov 7

“[Their] version of ‘Guitar Hero’ generated far more in revenues than any Aerosmith album ever has,” said Kotick. “Merchandising, concert sales, their ability to sign a new contract [have] all been unbelievably influenced by their participation in ‘Guitar Hero.’” Activision: ‘Guitar Hero’ A Bigger Money-Maker For Aersomith Than Any Album » MTV Multiplayer

Oct 26

“The greatest companies deliver profits, passion, and purpose. If the research shows that vision, meaning and higher purpose leads to happiness. What is your company’s higher purpose? What is your own higher purpose?” Zappos CEO Hsieh: How to build a company culture that delivers happiness | VentureBeat

“I don’t think information (content) wants to be free. I think it just wants to be distributed friction-free. Which is why this fourth road - social distribution - has so much potential. It opens up distribution in ways that never existed before.” The Golden Road (to Online Distribution)

Oct 21

NONALIGNMENT PACT » I’ll Take A Raincheck On Those Songs: Bookmarking Music

Oct 14

“Wikia, the home of fan-based wikis, has acquired the LyricWiki database of licensed song lyrics. LyricWiki users, in return, are now able to use Wikia’s custom tools including the Question and Answer section. Part of the deal is that Wikia secured a licensing deal with Gracenote, so that music publishers will get paid their due royalties.” Wikia expands into lyrics (via annielin) (via artistspaid)

Sep 30

Curt Smith discusses Twitter and music fans

Orchard Lays off 20% of Team; President Greg Scholl Resigns

(via annielin)

Sep 29

YouTube Musicians Launch a Label

(via yvynyl)

Sep 5

REASONS I PREFER A LESS KNOWN BAND

yvynyl:

jonmtm:

There’s a good chance you’ll talk to me

Even better, that you’ll know my name and not be a passerby

You appreciate/recognise individual supporters and interact with us closer

WE CAN ACTUALLY BUY TICKETS TO YOUR SHOWS

Sometimes you’ll come and play at ours because you can

Sometimes you’ll Tweet and say “I’m going to be playing here” and play there… FOR FREE

Sometimes you’ll spend four and a half hours playing all your songs back to back to say thank you

Sometimes you’ll send us emails or letters to individuals just to say ‘Hey, I like what you’ve been doing, thanks’

I get to be in your album notes and contribute in various shapes and forms

The music quality isn’t actually WORSE than the big bands, and in some cases, exceeds it

I don’t go out and like the unknown bands to be indie, cliche, cool or whatever. I do it because I really enjoy the music and get the chance to be a part of something.

So to Regina Spektor, who I will see in December, to Ingrid for November, to David Ford for tomorrow, for Amanda Palmer next week, to Alex Berger when you get your ass back in the UK, thanks.

To MUSE and Them Crooked Vultures who are breaking my heart with their over popular status that makes getting tickets impossible, especially when combined with ticket touts, POOP to you.

Oh and if Jenny Owen Youngs ever cares to read this, I’m still waiting for you to come back to England please. Fair’s fair, I did Chicago and New York and I don’t think you’re as commited to this make-believe relationship as I am.

justinleon: Reblogged for truth. I am also not a fan seeing a show at a arena. Arenas are for sports and maybe the circus, not a concert.

Aug 20

“In music business speak, “A & R” has long meant “Artists and Repertoire.” It is a term that refers to the elusive brass-ring-key-to-the-kingdom-Holy Grail for many musicians when they ask, “How can I get the attention of the industry?” A&R people have traditionally been the gatekeepers of glory; those sought-after staffers at record labels who find talent and roll them up and out at the door of “the deal.” As we all know, the music world has changed. Forever. So, I’m proposing a new interpretation of the term A&R. I believe we have moved into the era where those letters will more accurately stand for “Advocacy and Radar.”

The Pill Box: The New A & R…

(hat tip wvmusic)