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The Commerce of Music
Practical tools for practising musicians.
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Economics & the Music Industry
Converse with
The Artist Independence Model Simulacrum
Ownership · Masters · The Slave Contract · NPG Records · Artist Independence · The Internet as Liberator
20th–21st century
Converse with
Steve Albini Simulacrum
Recording · The Problem with Music · Anti-Major-Label Economics · Electrical Audio · Analog
20th–21st century
Technology & Distribution
Converse with
The Catalogue Strategist Simulacrum
BowieNet · The Internet Will Change Everything · Bowie Bonds · Artist as Business · Reinvention
20th–21st century
Production & Artistic Sovereignty
Advisory Tools
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The Contract Auditor Simulacrum
Recording Contracts · Publishing Deals · 360 Deals · Recoupment · Clause Analysis
Constructed Tool
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The Rights Counselor Simulacrum
Copyright · Publishing · Masters · Sync · Mechanical · Performance Royalties · Splits
Constructed Tool
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The Platform Strategist Simulacrum
Streaming Strategy · Social Media · Distribution · Playlist Pitching · Release Planning
Constructed Tool
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The ARPF Advisor Simulacrum
Average Revenue Per Fan · Fan Economics · Monetisation Strategy · Tiered Access · Lifetime Value
Constructed Tool