diaryoflethargy:

wearethe99percent:

I am the former lead singer of a 60’s band THE CHAMBERS BROTHERS. I performed before thousands at Atlanta Pop2, Miami Pop, Newport Pop, Atlantic pop. I didn’t squander my money on drugs or a million dollar home. I went from 1967-1994 before I saw my first royalty check from a music giant I recorded 7 albums with. I have NEVER seen a penny in royalties from the other 10 albums I recorded. Our hit song was licensed to over 100 films, tv, & commercials WITHOUT our permission. One of the major tv network used our song for a national commercial and my payment was only $625. I am now 72 and am trying to live on $1200 a month. SWEET RELIEF, a music charity is taking donations for me. Only the 1% rich artists can afford to sue. I AM ONE OF THE 99%

This is something that pisses me off about the music industry. Let’s say you like Florence + the Machine and you want to support them by buying the album online. You might be thinking “Okay, now I feel better because Florence + the Machine will be getting some of the sales.” While this is true, the majority of the sales goes to the record company. An artists doesn’t see much of it and they sure as hell don’t get rich off it. All the amenities that come with being an artist— tours, promotion, recording sessions, etc.— are all covered by the record label. The sad truth is artists don’t get paid well for music sales. So next time you want to buy an album/song to support an artist, remember that you’re really supporting the label.

My god, that’s terrible :(