Tag archive: Johan Vosmeijer

CDs sales are down and major labels complain that digital sales haven’t made up the shortfall. EMI, now in the hands off an equity company, is laying off2,000 people and artists are threatening to go elsewhere.   The old guard is crumbling, and the way business is done needs to change. That seems to be ably demonstrated by the fact thatnew-style music labels like Sellaband and Sliceofthepie are doing so well.   Both operate… Read More

Think of Amsterdam-based Sellaband as record label 2.0. Artists can put tracks up on their site for fans to hear. Those listeners eager enough can pledge moneyto the musicians, and once they’ve reached $50,000 in pledges, the label will help them record and release an album. So far there have been three releases and a total of 11 bands have reachedthe magic money milestone.   But in a new move, Sellaband will now be working with… Read More