Is the digital revolution killing music?
Are musicians worse off as a result of the digital revolution’s impact on the music business? Or is that just a modern myth? Steve Johnson, writing in New York Magazine, disputes claims about the disastrous impact on artists’ livelihoods. Analyzing Occupational Employment Statistics data and information on live performance revenues from Songkick, Johnson asserts that musicians are doing fine as a group compared to a few decades ago, contrary to the oft-repeated anecdotes. Continue reading →