Penny Fractions is written and published by David Turner who’s written for various music publications such as Rolling Stone, The New Yorker, Music Business Worldwide and Pitchfork. He writes on
I’ve had to explain to several clients of mine that one million streams does not equate to having a platinum single and then shared with them. Album-equivalent streaming units are
MCA records would start as a talent agency in Chicago, evolve into a top agency in Hollywood before breaking into the music business and serving as the cornerstone to what
The formula for operating a successful label hasn’t changed since the 1940’s and 50’s. If you’ve managed to break one act with a hit song you’ve already established a promotional
Elvis Presley’s legacy as the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll is celebrated worldwide, but behind the music and fame lies the same tragic story of exploitation that, from the beginning,
In “Cowboys and Indies: The Epic History of the Record Industry” written by Gareth Murphy details the birth of the modern record business. One of the first popular recordings was
The track “Johhny Dang” performed by my clients That Mexican OT and Drodi also featuring Paul Wall is currently building steam throughout the southwest United States. What do you think
From a major label perspective, music in the culture industry tends to be driven by commercial considerations and profit maximization. Major labels have substantial resources and infrastructure to promote and
Horkheimer and Adorno, two prominent theorists associated with the Frankfurt School, believed that music played a significant role in the culture industry. They argued that the culture industry, which encompasses
You have the music and the image. You’re releasing material and doing shows. Collecting and using data so that you can be strategic. You can have everything working for you
