I like what John is saying here, but there's another development happening in the music world which I think it very good as well: the independent music scene. There are tons of wonderful artists out there that are making a living doing their own thing. They are not living like the rock stars of the 60s-90s but they are doing what they love, very professional, and eeking out a living. The interaction with the artist is more personal, and their fan base more rabid. The artist's money is increasingly in live performances and merch. What music they do sell, goes straight to the artist and doesn't have to be split up through the music corporations of old.
I think this is a wildly healthy development for musicians and audiences worldwide. The Arena shows are dead.
Here are some of my faves:
Lindsay Mac
Eleni Mandell
Aimee Mann
The Bad Plus
Raining Jane
Roger Powell
Chojo Jacques
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