Lefsetz on Spotify and the economy of free:
Spotify is so good, it closes you instantly. But the rights holders refuse to offer this dope. Under the guise of maintaining the value of music, of not making music free, but don’t you get it? MUSIC IS ALREADY FREE!
Ariel Hyatt cites the Top 7 Reasons Why Artists Resist Social Media. What is your stance?
1. I don’t want to be pushy and over-hypey.
2. Social Media won’t put any money in my pocket.
3. Social Media and Marketing takes too much time.
4. “Social” Media isn’t “real” media.
5. Social media is just for young people.
6. Status Updates on Facebook and Twitter Tweets are stupid.
7. I’m not a social person.
And think about this: how many clicks does it take to buy or to listen to your music?
