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This is the most brutal industry in the world and it's brutal because the decision makers are brutal
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while the music industry is definitely extremely competitive and cutthroat, i would never go so far as to call it the most brutal in the world
the music biz has nothing on oil, diamonds, drugs, or any of a handful of other industries when it comes to brutality
and i'd have to say that i have no problem with people like NIN and radiohead giving away their album for free. they already have a dedicated fan base and millions of dollars in their pocket, and will be making more money through touring and merch revenue. did anyone ever think that maybe they're trying to give back to the fans that put them in the position they're in?
of course the whole give-it-away-for-free thing doesn't work for the up and coming artist, but even then, those who are just breaking out are going to have to find a way to make their $$ while still dealing with the inconvenient realities of today's market.