CD Baby: Has the Internet Destroyed the Music Business?

xodus phoenix — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:10:59 GMT

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Has the Internet Destroyed the Music Business?

John Mellencamp and Stevie Nicks are the latest stars to publicly express their distaste for the way the internet has changed the music industry. Mellencamp equated the web's effect on music with “the atomic bomb,” and Nicks recently claimed that “the internet has destroyed rock,” and wonders how burgeoning bands expect to make it in the current climate. And we all remember Prince's claim that “The internet is over,” in response to being asked about how he planned to distribute his new music.

ARTIST ADVICE:
Vimeo: A Worthwhile Alternative to YouTube?

When it comes to online video, YouTube is clearly king. If you're trying to reach the most viewers, it's the way to go. So while there's no mystery as to where the majority of the web's video is viewed, it is worth discussing the contrast between YouTube and the internet's other major video site, Vimeo. We've seen a lot of bands using Vimeo as the exclusive site for their music videos, and we started to wonder why. What advantages does Vimeo have over YouTube?

CD BABY NEWS:
Opportunity Knocks...

Years ago, LA-based CD Baby artist James McKenna placed one of his albums in CD Baby’s $5 Sales Bin. Australian football commentator Dennis Cometti discovered the music online and purchased James’ CD. In Dennis’ words, “I really liked it, and after a couple of months of listening I emailed and told him so. Six months later I was in LA with my family and gave him a ring. We caught up, one thing led to another, and I agreed to finance an album for him."

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