Musician and Touring Burnout: Understanding the Struggle and Finding Recovery

The life of a touring musician can seem glamorous from the outside — bright lights, cheering crowds, and the thrill of performing. However, behind the scenes, the relentless demands of touring often lead to burnout, a state of physical, mental, and emotional...

Ambient One – Listen

Artist: Etesian Drift, Jon Skaggs Record Label: Pinions Music Distributor: Catapult Distribution Release Date: September 24, 2024 Publisher(s): Pinions Music/Pinions Creative Music (BMI) – Spiritual Raise Music (BMI) Songwriter: Jon Erin Skaggs (BMI) Licensing...

Light Year Volume One – Listen

Artist: Savage Gears, Jon Skaggs Record Label: Pinions Music Distributor: Catapult Distribution Release Date: June 1, 2022 Publisher(s): Pinions Music/Pinions Creative Music (BMI) – Spiritual Raise Music (BMI) Songwriter: Jon Erin Skaggs (BMI) Licensing and...

No Sleep Till Monday – Listen

Artist: Art of Exist, Jon Skaggs Record Label: Pinions Music Distributor: Catapult Distribution Release Date: October 27, 2023 Publisher(s): Pinions Music/Pinions Creative Music (BMI) – Spiritual Raise Music (BMI) Songwriter: Jon Erin Skaggs (BMI) Licensing and...

The Last Survivors – Listen

Artist: Art of Exist, Jon Skaggs Record Label: Pinions Music Distributor: Catapult Distribution Release Date: February 7, 2025 Publisher: Pinions Music/Pinions Creative Music (BMI) Songwriter: Jon Erin Skaggs (BMI) Licensing and Clearance Contact: Jon Skaggs ...

Streaming vs. Physical Media: The Evolution of Music Consumption and Artist Income

The music industry has transformed dramatically over the past two decades, with streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube dominating consumption. In 2023, streaming accounted for 84% of U.S. recorded music revenue, totaling $14.4 billion, while...