Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale has revealed his concern for young musicians and how they are able to make a living through modern streaming – see what he had to say below.The veteran rocker recently appeared on an episode of Q with Tom Power where he and Power reflected on Rossdale’s work throughout his career.
Towards the end of their chat, Power asked him about what he thinks is the biggest difference in environment between musicians back in the ’80s and 90’s and musicians now.Rossdale started: “Well, quite obviously, when I began, if you made something good, people might buy it.
Now, if you make something good, people might stream it. And I have two sons that are poised to make music their lives, and I couldn’t be more concerned for them.”The Bush frontman continued: “I’ve been a musician my whole life and I’m at a loss to explain to someone how to do it, how to build from the ground up, how to get a career in that.
It’s just terrifying because how do musicians, how do young bands get paid? I can’t work it out.”He then highlighted streaming platforms like Spotify and record labels as the reason artists aren’t paid well: “I don’t know.
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