The music industry is changing rapidly, with new avenues arising for both creators and consumers every day. This begs the question: What will the music industry look like in the future? As the cofounder of an indie record label, I’ve watched many of the most recent changes happen in real …
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How does a brand cope when its worst enemy is among its ranks? Worse yet, what does a company do when its top talent is in revolt? Of course, it’s a common occurrence, but I’m not referring to old-school sabotage. I don’t mean stealing the Rolodex and leaving the building. …
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Over a year after the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, independent music venues are still struggling to reopen. I’ve spent the last two decades involved in the New York nightlife scene, first working for a concert producer and then on my own as an independent local promoter. My partner and …
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When Run the Jewels announced they would be touring with Rage Against the Machine, more than a few music industry eyebrows were raised. It seemed like an odd pairing to have the hottest hip-hop act teaming up with a hard rock band that hadn’t released an album of original material …
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