TheDrumPlug
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As we wrap up the first quarter of 2018, We can see lots of changes happening in the music world. Not only have streaming rates been adjusted (in our favor) but we’ve also seen a surge in services like apple music, Spotify, Tidal, Netflix, HULU, etc. What does this mean for us? Well, In a nutshell this means that there’s an inevitable change happening right in front of our eyes. There’s a shift going on which you can either catch and ride the wave or.. be left behind!
Streaming is challenging the way musicians whether an artist or producer, release their music. Although it is a great way to be heard, The fractional amount of money you get per play will leave you gritting your teeth. Not long ago, Pharrell came out saying that from 43 million streams of his song “Happy”, He only made $2,700 from Pandora. Pretty disappointing right? So if this is the way the world is headed what should we do with our music?
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Streaming is challenging the way musicians whether an artist or producer, release their music. Although it is a great way to be heard, The fractional amount of money you get per play will leave you gritting your teeth. Not long ago, Pharrell came out saying that from 43 million streams of his song “Happy”, He only made $2,700 from Pandora. Pretty disappointing right? So if this is the way the world is headed what should we do with our music?
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