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Now With AI, TikTok, Mega-Million Dollar Catalog Sales And More: Donald Passman's 'All You Need To Know About The Music Business' Gets 2023 Update

On October 24th, the 11th edition of Don Passman's renowned music business "Industry Bible” (LA Times), All You Need to Know About the Music Business, will be released by Simon & Schuster. In print and consistently updated since 1991, this influential book has been a launchpad for thousands of music industry careers. The latest edition addresses the most pressing issues in today's music industry, including AI, TikTok, mega-million dollar catalog sales, and streaming, reaffirming its status as the go-to guide for both aspiring and working professionals in the music business three decades after its initial publication.

Here's a sneak peek of the new information added to the 11th edition:

  • Why artists have more power than ever in the new democracy of streaming.
  • The Impact of Artificial Intelligence, The Metaverse, and TikTok on the music business.
  • The current mega-million dollar sales of artist’s songs and record catalogs.
  • Updated numbers alongside expected trends in all aspects of the Music Business!

Praise for the book, and updated 11th edition cover, are below.

“Any creative person who’s considering working in the music business should read this book.” – Jimmy Iovine

“I read this book at thirteen and then things turned out okay for me.” – Katy Perry

“If you want to be in music, you have to read this book.” – Adam Levine

“I highly recommend Don’s book to anyone who has ever been interested in the music business. His experience and insight into the inner workings of the music world make this an indispensable work.” – Quincy Jones 

“The definitive text on the business of music written by the man the most talented artists in the world look to for advice.” – Rick Rubin