Did Anybody Talk To Steve Albini?

Did Anybody Talk To Steve Albini?

"Do you have a viewpoint on the streaming vs. physical media debate?"

"Sure. For anything that matters and I'll want to have around forever, I want a record. For casual listening I think streams are great. Super convenient both for listeners and bands trying to get their music out. If you're talking about money, then I side with the listeners. I don't think you should have to pay to listen to something. That just seems like a normal, decent position."

"There won't ever be a mass-market record industry again, and that's fine with me because that industry didn't operate for the benefit of the musicians or the audience, the only classes of people I care about."

"Have you ever regretted not taking royalties on the albums you've produced?"

"No. I don't take royalties because I am ethically opposed to them as a means of compensation. I think they unfairly siphon money from a band who has earned it. It is patently ridiculous to work on a record for a couple of weeks in a secondary capacity and get paid for it in perpetuity. I prefer to set a price for my time and get paid like anybody else who works for a living. My wife on the other hand, she regrets my position on royalties."

https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/td90c/i_am_steve_albini_ask_me_anything/

Originally shared by Randy Culler

The MMA improves how songwriters are paid and how their work is valued, both of which are long overdue. The bill also helps digital streaming companies by giving them access to all the music their consumers want to enjoy.
https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/the-music-modernization-act-passed-by-the-us-house-of-representatives/

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