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Post details: Record Companies: Who Needs Them?
Rock renaissance man and Talking Head David Byrne explores the state of the music business from an artist's perspective. With the rapid fall of recording costs and distribution costs, the economics of the music industry have tilted in the favor of the artist. What kinds of business models make the most sense for the artist, what are their ramifications, and most importantly, what should artists be aiming for in the long run?
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Posted in Music Video on 03/28/07 +