Music Business
Streaming, Vinyl growing; CD’s dying (or are they…?)
A recent article in Rolling Stone postulates that vinyl records are on track to outsell compact discs for the first time in over 30 years. They cite as evidence the
Music Biz Monday: Southern Gospel Bootlegs
Exodus 20:15 specifically states that stealing is a no-no. Why, then, are bootlegs such a common occurrence in gospel music?
Universal Music Group: Decades of Masters Lost
Last year, I wrote an article detailing how record companies have a checkered past when it comes to properly archiving their master recordings. Among some of the revelations noted (thanks
The Death Of iTunes Impacts Southern Gospel Fans
Technology marches on…
Even YOU can have a platinum album (apparently…)
A cautionary tale about sham radio promoters and record labels.
Southern Gospel Historical Library
I’ve covered in the past how southern gospel music has a vast library of music and film/video footage from decades of artists. I’ve also mentioned how much of this library
CD’s vs Streaming (Part Two): The Artist or The Song?
TRIVIA: What was the first southern gospel album to be released on CD? Answer is below…. Last week, I wrote (rather extensively) about what I saw as a short-term gain,
CD’s vs Streaming (Part One) – Short-Term Gain, Long Term Loss?
Spotify’s current pay rate per stream is around $0.006 per complete play. The average cost of a CD is $12 with around 10 songs per CD (or $1.20 per song).
MusicScribe Reviews, Changing Times, and YouTube Links
Look for YouTube links in future MusicScribe reviews.
Spotify Is Even Sleazier Than You Thought
DBM’s opinion of Spotify has been downgraded.
An Exercise In Futility
Tilting at windmills in the music industry.
Music Biz Monday: Why Melodyne Is A Blessing And A Curse
Why is Kyle CONSTANTLY complaining about auto-tuning, and why doesn’t he ever offer a solution?
