Hacker NewsJun 29, 2025

The Death of the Middle-Class Musician

https://thewalrus.ca/the-death-of-the-middle-class-musician/

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The Death of the Middle-Class Musician | The Walrus

It’s easier than ever to make music, and harder than ever to make a living from it

The Walrus
Jon L DavisDec 7, 2022
Most of the musicians I know aren't trying to get rich. A lot of them aren't even trying to make music as the primary source of income. (Can you say #dayjob ?) But the current situation is basically bad for everyone. Some musicians can afford to tour even though they don't really make money at it, but many more can't. That means fewer shows for everybody. Musicians lose, fans lose. #MusicEconomics #economics https://www.metalsucks.net/2022/12/05/devin-townsend-says-its-almost-impossible-to-make-money-on-tour-now-its-a-complicated-time-brother/
Devin Townsend Says It's Almost Impossible to Make Money on Tour Now: "It's a Complicated Time, Brother"

Devin Townsend discusses the expenses and challenges that come with touring for small and mid-level artists post-COVID.

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