The iTunes influence, part three: Art in the age of digital disruption

"What happened is way worse for musicians. It has forced musicians to be marketers." John McVey, producer, Coupe Studios "I fear that in general the only musicians able to create a truly independent and successful career are those who had one before the industry changed, who had the fan base in place to enable them to continue independently of the record labels." That's Peter Owen, an independent composer and producer. He is one of many musicians who feel that the internet has made the business ...