Emily Haines: “It looks like the music industry is mimicking income inequality in a really painful way, and perhaps even magnifying it”

It looks like the music industry is mimicking income inequality in a really painful way, and perhaps even magnifying it.… Read more Emily Haines: “It looks like the music industry is mimicking income inequality in a really painful way, and perhaps even magnifying it”

“Even if tour revenue is increasing, it might not be trickling down quite enough.”

Not entirely surprised by the results of this SeatSmart study linked below, but interesting to see the information presented visually.… Read more “Even if tour revenue is increasing, it might not be trickling down quite enough.”

“In a city that promotes itself for music, those who do it can’t afford to continue”

Michael Passman has a pretty interesting piece on the challenges Austin is facing….problems that seem pretty common to a lot… Read more “In a city that promotes itself for music, those who do it can’t afford to continue”

“Will Brand Names Ruin Alt Festivals?” via Diffuser

In the end, 2016 lineups will reflect whatever the market will bear. If the event organizers turn a profit by… Read more “Will Brand Names Ruin Alt Festivals?” via Diffuser