For more than 15 years ÊConfessions of a Record ProducerÊ has exposed the inner workings of the music business and empowered artists to protect their interests. With inside knowledge and hard numbers Moses Avalon reveals the truth of how the industry functions (or dysfunctions) showing what artists actually make from their hits and how producers labels managers and even the artists' own lawyers conspire to rip them off.ÞThis is the only music business trade book that:ÞÛ Intimately analyzes the differences between ASCAP BMI and SESACÞÛ Compares different types of record deals using real-world math and dollar figuresÞÛ Speaks critically about relationships between big industry entities and how they can hurt artistsÞÛ Gives the reasoning behind major industry trends and decisions particularly recent deals with Spotify Apple etc.ÞSince the first edition's release in 1998 ÊConfessionsÊ has grown from an underground favorite to a widely read staple evolving along the way to address Internet-age realities and the pitfalls coming with rapidly changing technologies. This new fifth edition tackles the complexities of music streaming and how the diminishing revenue it provides is becoming the new normal for an industry that has shrunk by half in less than two decades.ÞFully updated with recent industry developments and the latest scams ÊConfessions of a Record ProducerÊ remains a must for artists who want to survive thrive and get their fair share.
