This modern music business…

Today’s music business is a trippy thing. The way things have always been done no longer seem to be working. Just like anything, you either adjust or be adjusted. I’ve been hearing a lot lately about the 1,000 true fans approach. I think it should be the goal of any emerging artist. I told Derek from London Calling last week that I only had one real regret from my time with that band- It’s that I was far more focused on getting a record deal than creating great music.

If you are passionate about music, I understand that. As much as I’ve tried, I can’t shake the desire to create and perform myself.

I/you just gotta’ do it.

If you wanna’ just make a lot of money, you are in the wrong business…go build an iPhone app…that’ll make your odds much, much higher.

Broke* – This movie trailer is a worthy watch. I haven’t seen the film yet but the fact that Seth Godin is first to speak..it has set the tone for me as a “must see”!

Dream on dreamers!

jamie

PS- Jorge, Thanks for the “words of life” you wrote to me after my last blog! I wanted to thank you!


  • http://www.christianbandhelp.com Marie

    What has been done before is definitely not working – what are your thoughts about what is working now?

  • Guardianismyfaverockband

    I don’t see the current trends of the music industry as a bad thing.  All it takes for a musician to stay busy is a CD to promote, merchandise, and a decent web page with youtube channel…really, anyone can promote their music on the www. and have  a following!  It is a problem for big record companies however (who in my opinion could stand to lose some of their elitist prestige)  

    As the youtube generation grows, it’s interesting to see how music videos that go viral can make household names seemingly overnight.  If the average joe wants to stay busy in this industry (and make money) I believe old fashioned hard work and perseverance are key…for this there is no substitute.