RE: The Music Business Can Do Better Or Is It Us
We were actually talking about this at practice the other day... we're having a problem finding anywhere around here that will let us do an album release show with out US having to pay out the ass to rent the place and pay for the bar ect... it's bullshit but... I don't think that things like music streaming are hurting that in any way... Album sales, yes well because let's face it. CDs don't last long and are pointless when you have things like spotify. BUT I still believe that, despite the hard life of the musician, these tools have only helped the little guys.
This is the first time I've been able to have my music on a site where anyone in the world can listen to it/download it and actually get paid for it, even though it's a small amount. The exposure alone is worth it. And because most bars are requiring a listen to your music before/if they hire you, this is a helpful way to just say "boom it's on this site". Looks more professional when you have those resources too.
Great post and loved the pic of you by the way! ;)
Yeah I agree. I think in these modern times musicians should try everything and do as much as possible. Either companies like Spotify will be forced into raising their rates by the Government, or the market will force them to because of sites like Choon and Musicoin. The latter would be preferable to me since I like the free market making decisions instead of government. It'll happen either way. I also think the general public need to appreciate the arts like music more than the almighty dollar. There are thankfully a good few out there that try to show support to artist and musicians.
Thanks @rockchickjen <3 That pic of me was my angry 24 year old self back in the day. It was all sex, drugs, rock & roll, and of course Satan back in those days \m/
Agreed! It's always better when the market makes the decisions instead of involving the government any more than necessary... And I also agree with people appreciating the arts more. Seems like this world has gotten to the point to where nothing impresses anyone anymore. And that is horrible because there is great in everything if you just choose to see it.
"Angry 24 year old self... all sex, drugs, and rock & roll..." Hell yeah dude! That's when you know you had a great young adult life. ;) Gotta say, you look kinda funny without the goatee though... HAHAHA!!!
Indeed, the internet has such the potential to bring to the light true art if it is allowed to do so by not just the powers that be, but more importantly the people in general.
I had a teeny tiny one on my chin which is a very small chin at that.