beatBreadShould artists ask their fans to fund their music career?As the music industry increasingly shifts away from its reliance on the major label system, many investors and artists are eyeing a new…Jul 11, 2023Jul 11, 2023
beatBreadWhy investors shouldn’t fear an artist friendly approach to music investingIn Part 1, I explained how sliceNote adds something new to music investing in the growth phases of artists’ careers and how investors can…Apr 11, 2023Apr 11, 2023
beatBreadBuying music IP is fine, but music investing needs to deliver more value (and higher returns)Opening-up investment in working musicians not only benefits artists, but this new “asset class within an asset class” is fundamentally…Apr 11, 2023Apr 11, 2023
beatBreadCollaborating with a superstar? Don’t hold your breath for a big break.A few weeks ago, Sam Smith and Kim Petras won a Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for their smash single “Unholy.” At beatBread…Feb 23, 2023Feb 23, 2023
beatBreadSuperstar collaborations don’t guarantee music career success: A technical analysis from beatBread…Earlier this month, Kim Petras’ collaboration with Sam Smith on “Unholy” led the emerging artist to a Grammy win. In light of the historic…Feb 23, 2023Feb 23, 2023
beatBreadI spent two decades running major labels — here’s why I left it behindLess than two years after a very public battle with her former label, Polydor, over their refusal to release her album over the course of…Jan 31, 2023Jan 31, 2023
beatBreadHow do we make the music industry more equitable?To build equity in the music industry, artists need options for funding, marketing and creative services, partners and collaborators.Oct 25, 20221Oct 25, 20221
beatBreadWhat we’ve learned after nearly 500 artist advances: Independence is cool. Control is even coolerAnyone with a passing connection to the music industry knows that artists don’t NEED a record deal to succeed. This is no longer a hot…Sep 29, 2022Sep 29, 2022
beatBreadHow much should indie artists fear a major label push for a two-tier payout system?This summer, Believe CEO Denis Ladegaillerie, owner of TuneCore and Believe Distribution, claimed that major labels are lobbying streaming…Sep 29, 2022Sep 29, 2022
beatBreadLooking for someone to fund your music career?We’ve all heard the cliché: a major label talent scout with “great taste and a good ear” discovers a humble musician in a back-alley club…Sep 29, 2022Sep 29, 2022
