Way to go Sargent House Records.
This makes me feel like there is some honest hope out there for bands.
The people behind Sargent House have made it simple.
If you get offered a contract, email it to them. They’ll read it over and advise you on whether it’s legitimate.
For free. Gratis. No money down.
Granted, this [...]
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Sargent House Gets It.
January 15th, 2012 
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A Couple Spotify Reads
January 7th, 2012 Greg First up, a great article on the path that led us to free streaming music.
Is Spotify devaluing music?
Secondly, an article on the end of the free streaming phenomenon.
Spotify Ending Free Streaming
It was fun while it lasted.
I’ll be curious to see how many people still use it, even at only $4.99 a month.
Columbia House: Where We Learned to Steal Music
January 7th, 2012 Greg The Phoenix has a very cool article about the history of the Columbia House mail-order-record program. I had it, and they sent me such gems like ‘Bel Biv Devoe’, and the ‘Mo Money’ soundtrack…..to the tune of $25 shipped each.
Ugh.
It’s a fun read, and worth your time.
Check it out here!
Breakdown of the Economics of Music Sales
November 3rd, 2011 Greg Rolling Stone put together a very cool article, breaking down how much the label, songwriter, and recording artist (Adele, in their example) makes on various sites likes Spotify and iTunes.
Absolutely a great monetary breakdown as to who gets what with these online services.
Check it out here!
Will CD’s be Gone by 2013?
November 2nd, 2011 Greg It sure sounds like it.
It looks like labels are aiming to limit physical releases, and push online distro!
Check it out here.
