Music Industry

Now available as an audiobook – the acclaimed mental health manual for life on the road. A Rough Trade Book of the Year, Touring and Mental Health: The Music Industry Manual is the definitive guide for artists, crew and professionals working in live music who want to protect their health while touring.

**Now a major motion picture directed by James McAvoy** California Schemin' is the remarkable true story of how two rappers from Dundee duped the music industry out of hundreds of thousands of pounds. Gavin Bain and Billy Boyd – or Silibil N' Brains, as they became known – were two ordinary...

Alan Krueger, a former chairman of the president's Council of Economic Advisers, uses the music industry, from superstar artists to music executives, from managers to promoters, as a way in to explain key principles of economics, and the forces shaping our economic lives. The music industry is...

In 1997 as an unemployed musician living in a council house with my family I had little chance of suing Sade and Sony over my music claims to authorship on songs such as Smooth Operator et al. However at that time legal aid was prevalent and as my case had enormous merit it went forward all the way to the court steps. My bill in 1997 was around £30.000, however many others involved in the case had the same costs and they didn't have legal aid.

Experience the bittersweet drama of music fiction where raw ambition collides with the tense reality of creative burnout. Whether you are unwinding after a hard day or seeking focus on a long commute, this intimate narrative pulls you directly into cramped tour vans and high-stakes recording...

Music Business Unlocked gives you a clear map of how the modern music industry works. Understand who owns what, how royalties move, when to register, and what to watch for in deals before you sign. You get plain language breakdowns of publishing, mechanical, performance, sync, sound recording, and neighboring rights. Step by step release rollouts, metadata checklists, royalty flow diagrams, contract red flag lists, and marketing frameworks for building real demand with data you control. Includes tools for team roles, budgeting, and growth tracking.

Do you have what it takes to become a K-pop Idol? Jasmine Noble is about to find out in this addictive teen series, perfect for fans of Geek Girl and all things K-pop, with fun manhwa-inspired interior illustrations by May Thu. Jazz is living her K-pop dream by touring with DualiT as the support...

Dubbed “the industry bible” by the Los Angeles Times, All You Need to Know About the Music Business by veteran music lawyer Donald Passman is the go-to guide for everyone in the music business through ten editions, over thirty years, and over a half a million copies sold. Now with updates...

Dorothy Carvello knows all about the music biz. She was the first female A&R executive at Atlantic Records and one of the few in the room at RCA and Columbia. Featuring never-before-heard stories about artists like Michael Jackson, Madonna, Steven Tyler, Bon Jovi, INXS, Marc Anthony, Phil Collins, and many more, this audiobook is a must-hear for anyone who has ever wondered what it's really like to be a woman in a male-dominated industry.

Do you have what it takes to become a K-pop Idol? Jasmine Noble is about to find out in this addictive teen series, perfect for fans of Geek Girl and all things K-pop, with fun manhwa-inspired interior illustrations by May Thu. Jazz may have survived the instant idol academy run by Big Wish but...

Raising an aspiring artist is both exciting and overwhelming. Where do you start? Who can you trust? How do you help them chase their dream — without getting taken advantage of? In Music Business for Parents, Rick Barker — former manager of Taylor Swift and industry veteran — gives you the roadmap to navigate the modern music business with confidence.

Bedroom Rapper is a book for obsessive music fans who are looking for the definitive take on what’s happened in the last two decades of hip hop, from Cadence Weapon, aka Rollie Pemberton: Pitchfork critic, award-winning musician, producer, DJ, and Poet Laureate. Tracing his roots from...

Music is one of God’s most powerful gifts, a universal language that breaks down barriers and connects hearts to God. But it’s also a battleground where light and darkness clash for influence over souls. In The Demonic Influence in The Music Industry, Michael B. Minor, a music minister himself, reveals the spiritual dimensions of music, uncovering the unseen forces at work in the industry and the songs we engage with daily.

The Real Music Industry is the audiobook you need. Meaning you, the artist. Think about it, how many audiobooks or workbooks have provided you a blueprint on how to activate your music career? I wrote this book out of experience - good and bad experiences - but I persevered, and you will too. We sometimes fake the funk to skip the line, if that even makes sense. I knew I was talented and wanted to be heard. Frustration caused me to pretend to be something I was not.

How to Succeed in the Music Industry in 2025 and Beyond is your ultimate guide to thriving as an independent artist, producer, or DJ in today’s digital landscape. This audiobook breaks down the essential steps to build your brand, market your music, and create multiple income streams while staying true to your artistry.

Leading Australian Icons in Music covers several different genres of Australian music that have made the most significant impact on the music scene in the past 50 years. The profiles of these talented individuals are explored in greater detail than other books, focusing not only on their sales but also their upbringing and personal experiences. You’ll find that a lot of these musicians have similar values and morals, and these values are what helped them become the musical influences that they are today.

Many guidebooks show you how to distribute your music online, but nothing will happen if it just sits in cyberspace without an effective promotional strategy. Strike the Right Chord is different than other guides: It enables you to achieve global success from your home computer. It allows you to take a do-it-yourself approach to establish yourself in the music world and get you started on the right path to reach your goals.

Master the modern music business and build a sustainable career without sacrificing your rights as an independent artist. Whether you are commuting to a studio session or grinding through a late-night mix, this practical guide empowers creatives who feel overwhelmed by industry gatekeepers. Stop...

Whatever you do or don't know about being a musician, this no-holds-barred tour through the hilarious and brutal realities of life inside the music industry is as informative as it is entertaining. Written for musicians and general public alike, Byron Fry's story imparts hard-learned, hard-hitting truths from his wild ride through life as a musical pinball. His journey is a dizzying study of how many hats one person can wear, and he places each of them on your head.

This is a guide for the music business and solid musicianship in general. This is for the working musician who may play on the weekends for a hobby but aspires to do more.