As a musician, I prefer illegal downloading over Spotify (2011)
This 2011 opinion piece argues that the music industry's shift toward digital distribution has empowered independent artists despite the challenges of obscurity. The author suggests that the democratization of recording technology allows musicians to build sustainable careers without traditional label support.
Music matters. It's so integral and pervasive in our culture that it almost feels invisible. It's even hard to imagine walking into almost any store without hearing music overhead. Culture provides a constant soundtrack to our lives. So it's no wonder there's so much discussion and debate about the business of music. It feels like a matter of life or death. And maybe it is.
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