CDs To Be Dead In Five Years?
The chief-executive of one of the largest entertainment retailers in the UK says the CD will be dead in five years time. What do you think on this?
2011
The Music Industry: Utilising Videogames
Dotted Music’s latest columnist – Alexander Goodenough – will discuss the relationship between the videogame industry and the music industry in the first installment of his column.
BMG: Racing to Buy EMI?
With the much anticipated auction on everybody’s mind, who is going to bid for Citigroup’s EMI?
What Type Of Merch Should Your Band Bring On Tour? Part Two
Merch can be the money-maker for a new band trying to break into new markets by touring new areas – that tend to pay less for unknown commodities – and of course are the hot commodity for any big act, from Justin Bieber to Metallica.
RIAA Seeks Greater Google Copyright Cooperation
Google’s latest progress report on copyright protection has drawn a positive response from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) after Google’s Public Policy Blog reported ‘considerable progress’ in tackling online copyright infringement.
What Type Of Merch Should Your Band Bring On Tour? Part One
The idea is to get inexpensive, yet good quality items made that you can mark up a little for having your band’s brand on them, and to sell them on to your fans.
