Steve Albini: The music industry is a parasite and copyright is dead

[Esau.]

Interesting perspective and read. (the comments section is a mixed bag of reactions, idiocy and comedy as well)

 

 

Steve Albini is a renowned musician, record engineer, producer and songwriter. He’s also not shy of expressing a controversial opinion or two.

 

The 52-year-old has spent nearly 40 years making music, and developed a unique perspective on the business that surrounds that process.

 

With a long history in the DIY music scene as one third of Shellac, and a recording engineer for bands including Nirvana, Pixies, Mogwai, PJ Harvey, Manic Street Preachers, The Cribs and many, many more, Albini has made a living without tying himself to a major corporation.

 

 

Full article: http://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/steve-albini-the-music-industry-is-a-parasite-and-copyright-is-dead/