The Problem
When artists are targeted by predatory agreements and greed is systemized, the artists' profits are diluted as their art becomes a commodity, a product to be consumed and discarded.
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This is the current reality of being a musician in the 21st century. And unfortunately, the situation is not improving…
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Articles
Music Radar / Jan 27, 2025: The vast majority of independent artists cannot even afford to tour
Ditto Music / Jan 24, 2025: 84% of UK independent artists can’t afford to tour in 2025
Forbes / March 20, 2024: Music Industry Annual Reports Show Stable Growth And YouTube Strength
The Honest Broker / Dec 19, 2024: The Ugly Truth About Spotify Is Finally Revealed
NottsRocks / Date Unknown: The Unseen Struggle: Bands' Motivations VS. The Music Industry Grind
The Guardian / Date Unknown: ‘People are forfeiting meals’: musicians on the struggle to financially survive
Videos
The Baffler / Dec 1993: The Problem with Music