The music business includes many different companies, organizations, and people who work together to create, promote, and sell music. Below we look at some of the key players in the music industry:
- Musicians: these are the people who create music. They can be songwriters, performers, music groups, etc.
- Producers: are the people who work with musicians to help them record and release albums. They may be responsible for choosing recording studios, session musicians, sound engineers, etc.
- Managers: these are the people who handle the business side of a musician’s music career. They can help find a label, do a concert tour, manage finances, etc.
- Labels: these are the companies that release music albums. They can be independent or owned by large media conglomerates. Labels are responsible for financing the recording, promoting the album, and distributing the music.
- Radio stations and streaming services: these are platforms where people can listen to music. Radio stations can be FM/AM or online, streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer and others allow users to listen to music online through a subscription or for free with ads. These platforms have a huge audience and can greatly influence a musician’s popularity and album sales.
- Promoters: these are companies that help musicians promote themselves and gain more popularity. They can organize concerts and tours, advertise in the media, social networks, etc.
