By Ryan Van Etten on 06/25/2010
When it comes to music, value is in the ear of the listener. Value is always decided by the market. It’s a fundamental economics principle that Universal Music Group and the RIAA can’t seem to grasp—at least based on their latest propaganda initiative against music piracy in the US called Music Rights Now, which would be more appropriately named Denying Reality Now. Do they think they can change human nature?
Posted in Discussion, Editorial, Music, Music Flux, News, Popular | Tagged behavior, change, denial, economics, free, human nature, internet, ISP, legal, legalize it, music industry, music value, P2P, P2P legalize us, P2P movement, RIAA, rights, Universal, wackness |
By Ryan Van Etten on 11/19/2009
So you consider music as your profession? Then whether you like it or not, your band is your brand. You may think you are defined by your style and sound, but nowadays your are ultimately defined by your fans and their perception of you. When you look in the social-media mirror your public face should be a reflection of your private face.
Posted in Editorial, Music, Music Flux | Tagged bands, brands, business, communication, community, dopeness, economics, engagement, entertainment, Gary Vaynerchuk, identity, interaction, internet, media, music industry, MusicBiz, musicians, revenue, service, social media, thank you economy, tips, wackness |
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