I wish Google would find a way to undermine the music industry instead. Actually Amazon may be better positioned for such a move.
I am not an expert but it seems the basic trade the music industry offers artists is, recording, publishing, distribution, and promotion in return for ownership of the artist's work and a huge cut of the revenues.
It's always irked me that artists are forced to sign over the fruit of their labor, talent, and passion. I wonder if there's not an alternative deal where the artist gets the same benefits but also keeps legal ownership of their music, perhaps in exchange for an exclusive license or increased revenue share.
It would be cool to see something like that pull the proverbial rug (the artists) out from under the music industry.
Give me a break. Artists are "forced to sign"? Since when?
Artists with good contracts retain master rights after a period. An artist signs to a major label fully knowing what they are going to get. They do this in exchange for the possibility of attaining something they most likely won't get.
If they don't want that remote chance of stratospheric success, then they sign indie or go at it alone.
Labels are run horribly yes, no mistake about that. They are a 15 year behind method of operating. But don't for a second believe that the culpability doesn't go on both sides. At least until you've read a deal memo or been party to a signing.
I am not an expert but it seems the basic trade the music industry offers artists is, recording, publishing, distribution, and promotion in return for ownership of the artist's work and a huge cut of the revenues.
It's always irked me that artists are forced to sign over the fruit of their labor, talent, and passion. I wonder if there's not an alternative deal where the artist gets the same benefits but also keeps legal ownership of their music, perhaps in exchange for an exclusive license or increased revenue share.
It would be cool to see something like that pull the proverbial rug (the artists) out from under the music industry.