The Future of What - Episode 3

We revisit one of our first episodes of the Future of What, where we focus on “Direct To Fan” sales, which have exploded in recent years thanks to the internet. Jessica Boudreaux and Marc Swart of Summer Cannibals and New Moss Records (now signed to Kill Rock Stars) talk about their merch strategies as both band and label. James Reling from Kill Rock Stars speaks on his super-fandom and which artists in particular he follows intently. Ben Hubbird of CD Baby explains the changing role that the company has played since their inception in 2003. Tim Bierman, manager of the Pearl Jam “Ten Club”, talks about the importance of giving fans what they want when they want it. Benji Rogers of Pledge Music ends the episode with an explanation of how Pledge Music is different than other crowd-funding sites, and the importance of engaging the “super fans”.

MUSIC

Delta 5 “Mind Your Own Business”

Summer Cannibals “Something New”

Pearl Jam “Lukin’”

Bratmobile “Bitch Theme”

BOATS “TV Scientist”

New Dog “The Airport Lobby”

Panther “Control Yr Ships (Instrumental)“