“Musically – what do you think 2008 will bring?”
CNET have written a fantastic article on their predicted changes in 2008 for the music industry.
What do you think about:
- Apple giving in on price flexibility;
- Digital Rights Management (DRM) issues being resolved;
- Ad supported downloads; and
- Increased social networking and online marketing by artists?
With bands like Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails continually pathing new directions; and social networking by fans having more influence, there’s interesting times ahead!
Read: CNET: Music industry changes
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Recognition – AND $10K prize up for grabs
With further proof that Radiohead just love to get their fans involved in their music, you can now take part in an animated music video contest – for any song off their latest album, “In Rainbows”.
aniBOOM and Radiohead present the chance to have your animation works seen:
It’s the perfect match between revolutionary music and the mind blowing possibilities of animation. The *In Rainbows Music Video Contest* judged by Radiohead is here. Submit your storyboard or video clip until April 27th. Feel the music. Make the video…make history!
Check out the aniBOOM site for full details.
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A New Beginning?
In early October when Radiohead made their latest offering “In Rainbows” available for download for “whatever price you want to pay”, the music industry did quite a spin.
The hype preceded the release, everyone was abuzz with the news, thousands began downloading the very minute it was released.
Amongst a throng of supporters and perhaps even some opportunists, there was also the usual naysayers and doubting Thomas’. The big companies were hoping it would be a complete flop – that Radiohead would make no money, or better still (in their minds, not ours), owe far far more for the product than they would make.
And how much did everyone pay?
Well, some admit little, some admit none (as they were going to buy the box set anyway)… We’ll never know the full facts about how much was made or how many times it was downloaded (and why should we?). Of course, there’s plenty of sites guesstimating, but we know internet stats aren’t all that good.
Do you think it worked?
On 5 December, Radiohead posted a blog entry on their site. Quote: “A big thank you to everyone who came and downloaded the music. It’s been the most positive thing we’ve done and we hope you shared the experience with others.”
Sounds encouraging, doesn’t it?
Some of the latest results:
Personally, I think either way it was a positive step – a fantastic way to take a stand and they should be applauded!
Buy Radiohead’s “In Rainbows” Now
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