@lehto If you have 300 fans and they all buy your song or album, then that’s it. If 300 fans stream your music on over 153 streaming services (including Spotify, iTunes, Amazon etc.) regardless of the small payouts, over time you are much, much better off. I speak from experience over many years. But that’s simply my choice… there are many ways to skin a rabbit. 😁
In fact I also sell via Bandcamp, so I’m actually serving those who prefer to own, and those who would rather stream.

@lehto As someone who earns most of my royalties from Spotify, it’s difficult for me to agree sadly… Bandcamp provides artists with one single sale of their music to a fan, or allows people to stream for free. That’s never going to provide a living for musicians. Spotify at least pays per play (even if it’s a small amount). Streaming services are essentially the equivalent of radio airplay from back in the day, but for a far more diverse roster of musicians.

@electron_greg I still have this book on really good condition, and the robot one too.