In the music industry, your image is everything. Your ability to sing or play an instrument is second to the image that is created. This can be created by you, the artist or by your management company. The Spice Girls are an excellent example of image creation. Each girl was assigned a character which they [...]
Many artists who finally arrive at the point in their music careers where they get the opportunity to lay down their music in a real studio, are often so overwhelmed by the experience along with the pressure and expectation that comes with it, that they end up underperforming. As a musician, its important to have [...]
Back in the day the only way for an independent artist to get exposure was to endlessly pursue producers, promoters and record labels, hoping to get noticed. Things have changed since then and many independent artists are showcasing their talents within the numerous alternate ways available to them now. The growing popularity of the internet [...]
One of the most accomplished singer/songwriter of his generation, Rob Thomas makes music that is both compelling and commercially successful. He has sold over 80 million albums worldwide, which includes his collaborations with top names like Santana and Mick Jagger, his solo work and Matchbox Twenty.
Cradlesong, his second solo album follows his 2005 multi-platinum solo [...]
Apple has recently teamed up with the ‘big four’ record labels, EMI, Sony Music, Warner Music and Universal Music to launch a new digital album format. The new format will bundle together liner notes and video clips, which Apple hope will increase consumer’s interest in albums. This new project that hopes to revolutionize digital albums [...]
Across south east Asia, traditional relationships between record companies and music retailers are being transformed, creating new challenges and opportunities for everyone involved.
The contractual and working relationships between artists and record companies are currently undergoing a high-profile scrutiny as lawsuits over contractual disputes continue to eat up time and money in the music business.