2. Because the recording artist economy has always been fucked[1].
3. Because Gary Numan is more known for his influence than his work (like Leonard Cohen).
4. Because people wanted Taylor Swift so much she gave in even though a young twerp could see the scam.
I know it’s a pandemic and we can’t go to live shows, but y’all. If you want your beloved music to survive and thrive. Go to (virtual) shows. Buy shirts and posters. Follow your artists and buy what they’re promoting. Record sales and streams are promotional marketing, you’re paying marketing executives for them.
1. I’m not remotely surprised.
2. Because the recording artist economy has always been fucked[1].
3. Because Gary Numan is more known for his influence than his work (like Leonard Cohen).
4. Because people wanted Taylor Swift so much she gave in even though a young twerp could see the scam.
I know it’s a pandemic and we can’t go to live shows, but y’all. If you want your beloved music to survive and thrive. Go to (virtual) shows. Buy shirts and posters. Follow your artists and buy what they’re promoting. Record sales and streams are promotional marketing, you’re paying marketing executives for them.
[1]: https://thebaffler.com/salvos/the-problem-with-music