Two models could changes things for musicians and benefits investors willing to take on risk. Launching a band and touring is like launching a start-up. There is a need for up-front capital to cover front-loaded costs like writing and recording music, travel, equipment and supporting a crew
When it comes to market forecasts and predictions, Modern Trader is all about conviction and accountability. But in the music industry, “conviction” typically refers to criminal prosecution, and “accountability” is to Lord Kanye.
In April, 2016, music taste profiler Ajay Kalia compiled data on listeners from Spotify and on the popularity of the artists they listened to from the music intelligience and data platform, Echo Ne
Festival creator Perry Farrell and his band Jane’s Addiction brought a full-fledged rock show to Grant Park in Chicago to celebrate the festival’s 25th anniversary, which lived up to the hype. 
Ticket sales moved briskly for the 25th anniversary of Lollapalooza in Chicago as four-day passes going for $335 and single day tickets going for $120 sold out in one day.
