Thursday, July 8, 2010

The Music Biz; Out With The Old, In With The New?

It seems as thought the music business is beginning to undergo a radical change. As an independent artist it's really challenging to break into mainstream media such as commercial radio, mainstream press, and television. Thanks to the internet however, we indies still have a few options. The web has allowed us to connect with fans and supporters of our music in ways we never have before. It makes the world smaller.

The internet has become a game changer. It has changed the way we consume music, both purchasing and listening. With that said, I wonder if the future of the business will have any resemblance to brick and mortar stores, and radio and video being the main way an artist will break?

Will physical distribution be the best way to get your music to the masses, or will digital distribution become what really matters? Will radio and video remain the primary way to market and promote, or will internet radio and youtube prove to be the way to go?

Your thoughts?

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