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> I doubt that their experience will translate very well into the long tail of musicians. Oh I'm sure it does. I certainly wouldn't know as many bands as I kno
by epsylon 13y ago
> I doubt that their experience will translate very well into the long tail of musicians.
Oh I'm sure it does. I certainly wouldn't know as many bands as I know today without piracy - and this translates very much into buying CDs and going to shows, though I can't afford to buy every CD from every band I like.
For smaller bands, getting known is the most important. It's what gets them bigger gigs, better labels, better production, better press coverage, better invitations to festivals, better endorsement deals... There's a very strong analogy with start ups there : focus on growth, take VC money, and you'll get the conversion rate sorted out when you're bigger.
- soci 13y ago> focus on growth, take VC money, and you'll get the conversion rate sorted out when you're bigger. Not in the lean-startup movement!
- paulhauggis 13y agoThis is true. But now how does a smaller band sustain themselves if they don't want to sign with a major label? It now almost forces them to if they ever want to make a living in music.