The author / book publishing stats are shocking. We have defied the odds! But overall, new media and streaming and all the new free media options have sapped revenue and Artist payouts (with notable exceptions like sub stack)... while shockingly creating endless expressions of opinion and outlet for creators. I still remember when all the big musicians revolted against Apple for taking away album sales and starting the digital audio revolution. It think Metallica may still be in the prohibition phase. It's worth noting I also remember the discman and even the walkman. But not the A track.
The author / book publishing stats are shocking. We have defied the odds! But overall, new media and streaming and all the new free media options have sapped revenue and Artist payouts (with notable exceptions like sub stack)... while shockingly creating endless expressions of opinion and outlet for creators. I still remember when all the big musicians revolted against Apple for taking away album sales and starting the digital audio revolution. It think Metallica may still be in the prohibition phase. It's worth noting I also remember the discman and even the walkman. But not the A track.
It's nice to defy the odds... Would be even nicer to defy them more 😂
Substack is a key way forward, wethinks.