David Byrne's Survival Strategies for Emerging Artists

"Where there was one, now there are six: Six possible music distribution models, ranging from one in which the artist is pretty much hands-off to one where the artist does nearly everything... The totally DIY model is certainly not for everyone — but that's the point. Now there's choice."

David Byrne offers his well-earned perspective on where this bidness is headed.



On a more acerbic note, the Onion reports on the latest RIAA lawsuit.

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