Cool. That is a step up. They used to play on the radio and the artist got nothing. They moved to digital and managed to get a pay per click. Pretty good.
The pay went to the publisher and songwriter back then, does it now? Do these numbers reflect that cut?
Music on the radio was an ad. People would go buy it if they liked it or see the band when it came to town. I wonder how much streaming converts to merch, performance, and possibly direct payment if at all for support?
There is a LOT more artists than ever before, the barrier to entry is low. Cut throat industry as always.
Cool. That is a step up. They used to play on the radio and the artist got nothing. They moved to digital and managed to get a pay per click. Pretty good.
The pay went to the publisher and songwriter back then, does it now? Do these numbers reflect that cut?
Music on the radio was an ad. People would go buy it if they liked it or see the band when it came to town. I wonder how much streaming converts to merch, performance, and possibly direct payment if at all for support?
There is a LOT more artists than ever before, the barrier to entry is low. Cut throat industry as always.
? Artists got paid for their work being broadcast. What are you talking about?
The publisher still takes a cut. Then and now