Brian -the Dragon- Taylor has used the recently opened Sellaband forum to post a question that becomes relevant now that the first artists are almost releasing their first Sellaband album: what to do afterwards as an artist? Re-enlist for the second album or look elsewhere? The good thing is: As with their attempt to reach their recording target for the first time, an artist doesn't have to choose! The term "exclusive contract" is not found on Sellaband. I find it therefore quite funny that the "Music Managers Forum Nederland (MMFnl)" criticizes the Sellaband contract as unfair to the artist according to this article (in Dutch). Does the MMFnl believe they should protect the artist in general against unfair practices of the industry? Perhaps they should read the contract that Francis Rodino was offered early June (read this entry on the unofficial forum or go directly to the posted contract). I can't help but think that the traditional music industry is finally taking notice of Sellaband and is starting the inevitable FUD (Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt) campaign!
Friday, June 15, 2007
The Sellaband Contract
Brian -the Dragon- Taylor has used the recently opened Sellaband forum to post a question that becomes relevant now that the first artists are almost releasing their first Sellaband album: what to do afterwards as an artist? Re-enlist for the second album or look elsewhere? The good thing is: As with their attempt to reach their recording target for the first time, an artist doesn't have to choose! The term "exclusive contract" is not found on Sellaband. I find it therefore quite funny that the "Music Managers Forum Nederland (MMFnl)" criticizes the Sellaband contract as unfair to the artist according to this article (in Dutch). Does the MMFnl believe they should protect the artist in general against unfair practices of the industry? Perhaps they should read the contract that Francis Rodino was offered early June (read this entry on the unofficial forum or go directly to the posted contract). I can't help but think that the traditional music industry is finally taking notice of Sellaband and is starting the inevitable FUD (Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt) campaign!
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Monday, June 4, 2007
Breakfast at Fiori's
Sellablog is in London! After a lazy morning (I don't like Mondays) I went to get breakfast at Fiori's (no, not Tiffany's). Good espresso here, and ill humoured waitresses.... feel like in Italy! Haven't spotted other obvious Sellabandees at the hotel or surroundings, but I've heard some Dutch spoken.... your reporter remains anonymous sofar!
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