hippydog
My wish :-)
Is if there was someway VDJ could become a host for indy bands to showcase their music & videos directly to the thousands of DJ's who have VDJ and access to netsearch..
Think about it for a bit..
Radio sucks. Its stagnate and controlled by monopolies.. Indy bands would LOVE to get their music out to the regular public but are forced to rely on things like Itunes and My Space..
BUT
What if they had access to something VDJ where they could showcase their stuff, yet still be able to "sell" their music in whatever we they chose?
One day Atomix should think about setting up a webpage where indy bands could upload their music and have it listened too, rated, and maybe played by Pro DJ's across the world.
Is if there was someway VDJ could become a host for indy bands to showcase their music & videos directly to the thousands of DJ's who have VDJ and access to netsearch..
Think about it for a bit..
Radio sucks. Its stagnate and controlled by monopolies.. Indy bands would LOVE to get their music out to the regular public but are forced to rely on things like Itunes and My Space..
BUT
What if they had access to something VDJ where they could showcase their stuff, yet still be able to "sell" their music in whatever we they chose?
One day Atomix should think about setting up a webpage where indy bands could upload their music and have it listened too, rated, and maybe played by Pro DJ's across the world.
Posté Thu 18 Mar 10 @ 5:06 pm
hippydog
http://musiciancoaching.com/music-business/state-of-the-industry-pt-2/
Quote :
“What can Spotify do to help the developing artist?” Because the real goal of the New Music Seminar is to help developing artists so more artists can break through. We really have a big problem in our country right now in that so few artists are breaking through, with or without a label. The promise of the Internet was that all of us would be able to make great music and get it exposed. Chris Anderson’s “Long Tail” article said that all you have to do is be able to get that record out, and they’ll come. But that’s not working.
“What can Spotify do to help the developing artist?” Because the real goal of the New Music Seminar is to help developing artists so more artists can break through. We really have a big problem in our country right now in that so few artists are breaking through, with or without a label. The promise of the Internet was that all of us would be able to make great music and get it exposed. Chris Anderson’s “Long Tail” article said that all you have to do is be able to get that record out, and they’ll come. But that’s not working.
Posté Tue 23 Mar 10 @ 10:54 am
hippydog
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/48661/the_state_of_the_music_industry_and.html
this article is pretty close to the one I read that originally made me start this topic. Except the one I read also talked about how the rock top 200 list is not changing YET there are numerous new rock bands out their..
basically it said this is the first time in history that "rock music" has not progressed or really changed, which is completely against what 'rock' music is about.
Unlike the movie industry (which seems to celebrate and encourage the independant low budget films)
the music industry has taken such a strangle hold of the distribution and discovery process, that now that things have gone to hell, the don't know how to pull out of it..
Radio stations depend on the labels to 'feed' them, and the labels depend on Radio to generate new fans..
problem is.. the average punter is sick of what their hearing on the radio..
Quote :
It's Not Looking Pretty
Have you listened to the radio lately? Were you pleased with what you were listening to, or did you change the station numerous times, trying to find something worth listen to? Are you getting tired of hearing the Black Eyed Peas, Jay-Z, and Beyonce every time you turn on the radio? If you are displeased with the state of radio today, you are not alone. People all over the country are turning their radios off. Instead, to find the new music they are craving, they are turning their radios in for MP3 players and internet radio. And the big wigs are not happy.
It's Not Looking Pretty
Have you listened to the radio lately? Were you pleased with what you were listening to, or did you change the station numerous times, trying to find something worth listen to? Are you getting tired of hearing the Black Eyed Peas, Jay-Z, and Beyonce every time you turn on the radio? If you are displeased with the state of radio today, you are not alone. People all over the country are turning their radios off. Instead, to find the new music they are craving, they are turning their radios in for MP3 players and internet radio. And the big wigs are not happy.
this article is pretty close to the one I read that originally made me start this topic. Except the one I read also talked about how the rock top 200 list is not changing YET there are numerous new rock bands out their..
basically it said this is the first time in history that "rock music" has not progressed or really changed, which is completely against what 'rock' music is about.
Unlike the movie industry (which seems to celebrate and encourage the independant low budget films)
the music industry has taken such a strangle hold of the distribution and discovery process, that now that things have gone to hell, the don't know how to pull out of it..
Radio stations depend on the labels to 'feed' them, and the labels depend on Radio to generate new fans..
problem is.. the average punter is sick of what their hearing on the radio..
Posté Tue 23 Mar 10 @ 11:04 am
hippydog
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-mellencamp/on-my-mind-the-state-of-t_b_177836.html
DJ's have also swallowed the bait, hook & sinker..
Why did we stop breaking new music?, and started relying on what the big companies told us was popular and cool?
Quote :
John Mellencamp
Musician and Activist
On My Mind: The State of the Music Business
During the late 80s and early 90s the industry underwent a transformation and restructured, catalyzed by three distinct factors. Record companies no longer viewed themselves as conduits for music, but as functions of the manipulations of Wall Street.
John Mellencamp
Musician and Activist
On My Mind: The State of the Music Business
During the late 80s and early 90s the industry underwent a transformation and restructured, catalyzed by three distinct factors. Record companies no longer viewed themselves as conduits for music, but as functions of the manipulations of Wall Street.
DJ's have also swallowed the bait, hook & sinker..
Why did we stop breaking new music?, and started relying on what the big companies told us was popular and cool?
Quote :
Reagan's much-vaunted trickle-down theory said that wealth tricked down to the masses from the elite at the top. Now we've found out that this is patently untrue -- the current economic collapse reflects this self-serving folly. The same holds for music. It doesn't trickle down; it percolates up from the artists, from word of mouth, from the streets and rises up to the general populace. Constrained by the workings of SoundScan/BDS, music now came from the top and was rammed down people's throats.
Reagan's much-vaunted trickle-down theory said that wealth tricked down to the masses from the elite at the top. Now we've found out that this is patently untrue -- the current economic collapse reflects this self-serving folly. The same holds for music. It doesn't trickle down; it percolates up from the artists, from word of mouth, from the streets and rises up to the general populace. Constrained by the workings of SoundScan/BDS, music now came from the top and was rammed down people's throats.
Posté Tue 23 Mar 10 @ 11:25 am
hippydog
one last article..
how distribution is all based on the plastic disc.
http://www.wired.com/entertainment/music/magazine/16-01/ff_byrne?currentPage=all
What I found interesting was not so much the article, but the comments afterwards..
Everyone and their dog is coming up with an indy website.. who cares..
without someone wading thru the piles of garbage, the average listening can't be bothered..
The music industry is moving back to the way it was in the 50's, where the individual makes or breaks the artist..
Problem is the one part of the equation is being left out.. THE DJ, and a truly believe thats why its not working..
The public has nothing to "rally around", Direct Distribution can only work if the public has something they can easily share with their friends..
IE: check out what DJ squishy's top 10, etc etc
how distribution is all based on the plastic disc.
http://www.wired.com/entertainment/music/magazine/16-01/ff_byrne?currentPage=all
What I found interesting was not so much the article, but the comments afterwards..
Everyone and their dog is coming up with an indy website.. who cares..
without someone wading thru the piles of garbage, the average listening can't be bothered..
The music industry is moving back to the way it was in the 50's, where the individual makes or breaks the artist..
Problem is the one part of the equation is being left out.. THE DJ, and a truly believe thats why its not working..
The public has nothing to "rally around", Direct Distribution can only work if the public has something they can easily share with their friends..
IE: check out what DJ squishy's top 10, etc etc
Posté Tue 23 Mar 10 @ 11:57 am
hippydog
I've been looking around..
there really is NO website that connects DJ's with the emerging indie artists..
I understand why of course.. DJ's are still stuck 100% on following what the radio says we need to play. And indie artists believe that DJ's will never play their music..
their are about 100,000 DJ's in north america, about 900k worldwide..
If indie artists could only reach 1% of those DJ's, that would be bigger then being on satellite radio!!
there really is NO website that connects DJ's with the emerging indie artists..
I understand why of course.. DJ's are still stuck 100% on following what the radio says we need to play. And indie artists believe that DJ's will never play their music..
their are about 100,000 DJ's in north america, about 900k worldwide..
If indie artists could only reach 1% of those DJ's, that would be bigger then being on satellite radio!!
Posté Wed 31 Mar 10 @ 12:42 pm
hippydog
Found this on one of the Indie sites!
loved it..
loved it..
Posté Fri 02 Apr 10 @ 1:41 pm
