Music's Past & Future: Talking with Michael Pelczynski
The Death of the Middle-Class Musician
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Something I keep seeing is 'if you're lucky enough to go viral, just use the exposure to generate income some other way'. Musicians should be able to generate income via their music. Do you want good music or do you want what you paid for?
If we want quality music somebody is gonna have to pay for it. Streaming services don't pay properly, labels
... See moreThis is reflective of a broader trend—artists want direct ownership over the relationship with their fans, and to be compensated based on how these fans interact with their music. Case in point: SoundCloud’s recent foray into ‘fan-centric’ payouts, Deezer’s continued experimentation with user-centric payout models, and the ongoing parliamentary... See more