Cold, but I don't mind the rain
A friend of mine who plays guitar in a well known metal band over in Oz brought this to my attention, and if any of you ever wondered how fucked up royalties are for digital purchases for small bands you might find it interesting.
http://gizmodo.com/5417318/my-6247-royalty-statement-how-major-labels-cook-the-books-with-digital-downloads
The article also links to a discussion on the problem from Steve Albini written in the early nineties, which you can find here. The truly depressing thing is thanks to all the bullshit about how the internet is costing the record companies "billions", it is actually worse these days.
http://www.negativland.com/albini.html
Major labels really are a cancer on humanity.
Also, I swear to God I'm going to pistol whip the next guy who says "Shenanigans".
http://gizmodo.com/5417318/my-6247-royalty-statement-how-major-labels-cook-the-books-with-digital-downloads
The article also links to a discussion on the problem from Steve Albini written in the early nineties, which you can find here. The truly depressing thing is thanks to all the bullshit about how the internet is costing the record companies "billions", it is actually worse these days.
http://www.negativland.com/albini.html
Major labels really are a cancer on humanity.
Also, I swear to God I'm going to pistol whip the next guy who says "Shenanigans".