Archive for the 'Music Business' Category


An Artist

Endures negative feedback. Takes risks on a regular basis. Does not create to satiate the audience but themselves. Creates because they need to. Works without the audience in mind. Knows that they will oftentimes be ahead of the audience. Knows to ignore their most vocal critics. It’s usually more about the person who is criticizing […]

Eye Songs-Songs With “Eye” In The Title-Part 2-This Week On SiriusXM

Spotify Pandora Tune in today, September 15th, to Volume 106, 7 PM East, 4 PM West. Hear the episode live on SiriusXM VOLUME: HearLefsetzLive If you miss the episode, you can hear it on demand on the SiriusXM app: LefsetzLive

The Haves And The Have-Nots

“1% of artists account for 90% of streams says Alpha Data” It’s a racket I tell you. Streaming has ruined the music business. I’m sitting here busting my ass recording and releasing and I’m not making any money. The system is broken. I’ve been screwed. Spotify is the devil. But the devil is in the […]

Re-MTV

From: Martha Quinn Subject: MTV Documentary Hi Bob! I hope this email finds you safe and well. Thank you for the kind words in your piece regarding the MTV documentary. I’ve not seen the doc yet but you mention it’s the viewpoint from inside the belly of the beast. For the sequel I’d love to […]