Evel // FFTNew adjustments to shipping policies within Europe, derived from what happened with shipments to the US, have eliminated the option of sending merchandise through ordinary letter mail, something that is completely incomprehensible. Now, sending a CD within Europe practically costs the same as the CD itself.
Unfortunately, we will begin to see the underground scene, which for years has performed miracles to release lesser‑known artists in physical formats and create more compelling editions capable of reaching a wider audience, slowly fade away. Together with the new European regulations imposing tax charges of up to 21% under the DAC7 directive, this ecosystem will gradually disappear.
It is heartbreaking and deeply frustrating to witness an attack of this magnitude on the most independent side of culture.
Unfortunately, we will begin to see the underground scene, which for years has performed miracles to release lesser‑known artists in physical formats and create more compelling editions capable of reaching a wider audience, slowly fade away. Together with the new European regulations imposing tax charges of up to 21% under the DAC7 directive, this ecosystem will gradually disappear.
It is heartbreaking and deeply frustrating to witness an attack of this magnitude on the most independent side of culture.
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