As we prepare to release the new record, TALES OF A MODERN SPLASH, my novel-writing friend EBA sent me this great story, which has also made the rounds in some of the music blogs: David Byrne’s Survival Strategies for Emerging Artists–And Megastars. There is also a good sidebar discussion between David (Talking Heads) and Thom Yorke (Radiohead).
The music industry has changed so drastically in just the last couple of years, and David has beautifully articulated the possibilities and current realities. There are six different music deal scenarios. See if you can guess which one we have…
EBA also sent me this success story about an independent singer-songwriter from NYC, whose self-produced album "Girls and Boys" made its way to Number 2 on the iTunes Pop Chart, with the help of some great songs and personality, a myspace discovery leading to a Grey’s Anatomy placement of 4 songs, and a connected manager. It’s quite an interesting time to be making music.
For ongoing, no-BS commentary on the music industry, I highly recommend The Lefsetz Letter. Update: Here’s one more outstanding commentary on today’s opportunities in music, from marketing guru Seth Godin.
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