Music Industry Broken, Are Musicians not Making Money - EP 132

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges musicians face in the current music industry, focusing on income sources and the impact of streaming platforms.

Send us Fan Mail The music industry has changed… and not everyone is happy about it. On this episode of Riffs n Rhythms, we dive deep into the real state of music today—from streaming payouts to live gigs, and why so many musicians feel like they’re getting left behind with the guys from Pegasus. 🎸 Inside this episode: - Why musicians aren’t making money anymore - The harsh truth about streaming platforms like Spotify - Why live shows and merch are the ONLY real income left - The struggle b...

Topics covered

• music industry
• musicians income
• streaming payouts
• live gigs
• merchandise

Keywords

• music industry
• musicians
• streaming
• live shows
• merchandise
• income
• Spotify

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pegasus

Products: Spotify

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