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Furthermore, the reproduction and distribution models of the major record labels, for example, are archaic to say the least. I am certain that there are many experienced, competent and well-intentioned individuals employed by the major labels, for example, who might want to consider forming management groups, or touring agencies, et cetera, as those are essential services that may soon become invaluable assets, in my opinion.

In view of the recent lay-offs of the distribution personnel at, well, you know, it might behoove those with an entrepreneurial spirit to act before the pink-slip. Then again, what do I know. What if the Music Modernization Act which has been coupled with, among many other things, the Classics Act does not come to pass?

Never happen you say, neither would Brexit nor President Donald Trump, but here we are. Extremely important oversight: the report only looked at 2 DIY distributors and Bandcamp.

There are HUGE albums out released by these distributors. See how absurd that is? Contact us for the latesst stats, ad rates and sponosorship opportunites. We also offer combined rates with MusicThinkTank. Follow Us on Daily Summary Subscription. Permalink Comments 0. On that front, he's seeing some positive signs. But the innovation cycles are slower, of course.

MIDiA conducted the survey independently through its channels, those artists surveyed were not specifically Amuse artists. Read the full study here. UPDATE: This story was corrected to state less than a third of independent artists consider it important to be signed to a label, while for label artists this rises to a little more than half. Search term. Billboard Pro Subscribe Sign In. Top Artists. Top Charts.