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Predictions for the music industry

Tony van Veen

Fully independent, and damn proud of it!

April 11, 2019April 15, 2019 Tony van Veen

Disc Makers’ CEO Tony van Veen shares his history with the company, the changes in the industry, and where things are heading. Read the post.

music trends

Music trends in 2018: hip hop, music streaming, and live concerts

January 16, 2018April 2, 2018 Keith Hatschek

As the music industry continues to evolve, I’ve identified three music trends to keep an eye on in 2018 that are helping to reshape popular music. Read More.

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Why indie musicians make CDs [Infographic]

March 17, 2017May 15, 2018 Disc Makers

Independent artists rely on the tangible media that is the music CD. As a physical representation of their hard work, a means of increasing revenue, and to establish their brand, independent musicians use CDs in ways major label artists don’t. Read More.

future of the music industry with Bobby Borg

The future of the music industry: Q&A with Bobby Borg

December 30, 2016December 30, 2016 Bobby Borg

In our December Twitter chat (#DMchat16), music industry consultant Bobby Borg shared his predictions for the music industry in 2017 and beyond. Read More.

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Take risks with your music

September 15, 2016September 15, 2016 Chris Huff

Successful risk-taking always involves rethinking the possible. The four-minute mile was impossible until Roger Bannister broke it; now it’s commonplace. Take risks, learn from your mistakes, and you’ll have a much higher chance of succeeding. Read More.

non-commercial radio

Can radio boost your music career? Pt 2: Non-commercial radio and indie music

August 17, 2016August 17, 2016 Keith Hatschek

Part 2 in our series on non-commercial radio looks at KDVS in California and the model it employs as a self-described non-Top 40 station. Read More.

non-commercial radio

Can radio boost your music career? Pt. 1: Commercial vs. non-commercial radio

August 16, 2016August 17, 2016 Keith Hatschek

Part 1 of this post explores a brief history of radio deregulation, its impact on the national radio market, and the opportunity local non-commercial radio represents to indie musicians. Read More.

Disc Makers 70th Anniversary

Disc Makers is celebrating its 70th anniversary

March 1, 2016February 6, 2018 Andre Calilhanna

When I tell people I’ve been at Disc Makers for 20 years, they often assume that’s when the company was founded. When I say, “No, no, no – Disc Makers has been around for 70 years,” it’s usually followed by a strange silence. I put them out of their misery and follow that up with, “Disc Makers predates the CD by many years. Read more.

predictions for the music industry

Predictions for the music industry: Part 2

January 6, 2016December 23, 2016 Bobby Borg

Music isn’t going anywhere – we dance to it, graduate to it, and get married to it. But the music industry will continue to change and grow. Part 2 includes predictions for the music industry related to artist branding, live performances, and new products that might evolve for musical artists. Read more.

predictions for the music industry

Predictions for the music industry: Part 1

December 30, 2015December 28, 2016 Bobby Borg

After witnessing how quickly new technology has changed the music business in just the past five years, it’s a safe bet that no one can know for sure what awaits the music industry in the near future. Still these predictions for the music industry by leading industry professionals are interesting, insightful, and inspiring. Read more.

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