EP Heaven: The Answer to the Music Industry Problems?

I read an article in Billboard about extended play, better known as the EP, coming to the rescue of the music industry.  I was inspired once again and sold on the idea of the EP.  I have been stressing for years that artists should release fewer tracks with a consistent release schedule.  People always look … Continue reading →

Music Consumers Want It Their Way

Music consumers want to feel the value of the consumed music, they don’t want to question their every buy. If artists and labels were willing to add special features and extra material to albums, it would encourage consumer spending. The extra material could be additional music downloads, photos and maybe even a chance to win … Continue reading →

Live Music Junkie

I was recently reflecting on the comments of one music industry professional. The comment was that live music and recorded music changes in cycles, switching from good to bad or bad to good. I recently had a first hand experience as a concertgoer and did not reflect on the comment at the start of the … Continue reading →