The American Film Market

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Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Indie Artists: Cut Costs with NFC Technology

In the new music industry, artists look to more creative means to promote their craft.  Rolling Stone explains that in the past, artists would sign with major labels.  After signing with a major label, those artists would then receive large cash advances to complete a project.  We fast forward now to an American economy and social culture where technology and knowledge rule.  Barriers to entry in the music business could not be lower and more accessible.  The downside, however, is that independent artists alike must now...

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Clive Davis' Memoir Stirs Backlash from Kelly Clarkson

Clive Davis is well known for his uncanny ability to find and nurture talented artists within the field of music.  He has been responsible for skyrocketing the careers of artists like Whitney Houston, Jennifer Hudson, and Kelly Clarkson. Last month, Clive Davis released a memoir titled “The Soundtrack of My Life”, which shed light on his 52 years as an artist manager in the music business. A Hollywood Reporter book review says the memoir focuses...