rambling but interesting article from John Mellencamp about how the (American) music business has changed

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-mellencamp/on-my-mind-the-state-of-t_b_177836.html

plausible article about major label internet strategy

http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/08/big-music-will-surrender-but-not-until-at-least-2011/

some good points about the way the UK record business approaches new bands in this article

http://drownedinsound.com/in_depth/4136269

guide to succeeding on the internet

http://www.popsci.com/entertainment-amp-gaming/article/2009-02/internet-rock-star