Commentary & Observations
Should Music Adopt a “Netflix” Model?
If you heard an album you loved on Spotify or Apple Music, and it was subsequently removed, would you pay to purchase that album on CD or digital download?
Promoting Outside The Bubble
Our artists may be well-known within our circles, but move outside this SG bubble, and they’re not necessarily recognizable for the most part.
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?
Even YOU can have a platinum album (apparently…)
A cautionary tale about sham radio promoters and record labels.
Christian Media: What Are We Doing Wrong?
Is Christian media REALLY that bad?
Opinion: Legacy Five Has An Opportunity To Reformat
Will L5 simply plug two holes, or will they rethink their entire vocal approach?
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).
Going Viral – A Word of Caution….
Once it hits the internet, there’s no turning back.
Full-Time Singers In Part-Time Groups
Don’t want to sing in the same format every weekend? Do a little of both!
Album Covers – a dying art?
Good or bad, album covers used to be a part of the music-buying experience….but not so much anymore.
