Madonna appears to be thinking not just like an artist, but also like a businesswoman. The 49-year-old singer has signed a groundbreaking record deal with concert promoter LiveNation, citing her decision to adopt a more comprehensive, unrestricted business…(read more at the link below)

http://blog.fastcompany.com/archives/2007/10/16/madonnas_moves_herald_the_future_of_music_distribution.html?partner=rss

Chris Anderson has compiled stats showing that, if declines in CD sales are set aside, every other aspect of the music industry is growing. In Music 2.0 and beyond record companies must become music companies to survive. The major labels have the resources, but do they have the will?

Check out this link!

http://archive.mediaor.com/post/16622264

Here is the rest of the article by Jennifer Yeko……Read on!

12. An artist that listens to me. I have to manage an artist that will listen to me. Take my advice and constructive criticism to heart. That’s not to say we’ll agree 100% of the time, but ideally we’ll be on the same page 99% of the time! Because, 99% of the time, I’m right! Continue Reading »

Jennifer Yeko comes through once again with a great article about what managers are REALLY looking for. This is part one of two articles….part two will appear tomorrow.

Please visit Jennifer’s site at: http://www.truetalentmgmt.com

Do you ever wonder why it’s hard to find a great manager?

Well, I receive a lot of phone calls (and emails) from artists and bands looking for management.

When I was starting out, I signed bands whose music I just loved. Continue Reading »

Web 2.0 has been a buzzword for some time….now here is some concrete proof we are on the cusp of new digital music formats!

http://go2web2.blogspot.com/2007/10/44-web-20-music-services-in-one.html

You have to check this out if you want to make it in this business….ingenious!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/text/print.html?in_article_id=479791&in_page_id=1770

My friend, Bart Herbison, is the Executive Director of Nashville Songwriters Association International and had these comments for the Tennesseean recently.

As a songwriter, you should appreciate this!

http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071014/OPINION01/710140399/1008

For more interesting insight into the future, please visit these links.

http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/news/article.html?in_article_id=425271&in_page_id=2

http://www.inthenews.co.uk/entertainment/music/radiohead-sell-12-million-$1148128.htm

Madonna is believed to be finalizing plans to leave Warner Bros., her label home since her 1983 debut, to sign a groundbreaking $120 million recording and touring deal with concert promoters Live Nation. Continue Reading »

This is way too much…please check it out!

http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2007/10/who_will_be_the_first_band_to.html