Tag: diy
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Persistence – DIY music. What does it mean to “make it” in the business.
Years ago I would have answered this question much differently. I would have said that getting signed to a major label, and going on tour is “making it”. Today my answer completely the opposite of that. I want to write, record, and enjoy it while I’m doing it, not worrying about deadlines, meet superficial people,…
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It’s all been said (Insert eye roll here)
I was talking with a coworker at my “day job” about careers, and future plans. When I mentioned something about my plans for income in the future, she replied “With your music”!? Her tone was sarcastic, and her face looked as if she took great satisfaction in herself from her “clever” dig.
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29 Music Industry Statistics [2022]: Facts, Trends, And Sales – Zippia
https://www.zippia.com/advice/music-industry-statistics/ A great article I found. I love music statistics!
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Amazon Music to overtake Pandora as No. 2 US music streamer this year • TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/25/amazon-music-to-overtake-pandora-as-no-2-u-s-music-streamer-this-year/ I absolutely love Pandora Radio because they really support independent bands, but it’s not surprising that Amazon is growing so quickly.
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‘There’s endless choice, but you’re not listening’: fans quitting Spotify to save their love of music | Music | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/sep/27/theres-endless-choice-but-youre-not-listening-fans-quitting-spotify-to-save-their-love-of-music This is an eye opening article about streaming music and how it has changed the way music is viewed.