Music Industry Benefits

Even though the internet gives us all of these advantages it is still making life harder for the music industry as a whole. It is not only making it harder for record companies and their artists to make a decent income, but it is also affecting people's jobs. By selling music on the internet people are losing their jobs in actual music stores (Pruitt, Darien). The argument against this is that those who have lost their jobs can go work for the iTunes or other online music companies (Pruitt, Darien). However working for an online business and the skillset needed is much different than working in an actual store. With all the advancements on the internet and the easy access to recording music could make it so that not as many people are looking to go into business with a record company. Being signed

The internet definitely has its perks in the music industry, but it also causes a lot of strife. The simple access to social media and the easy recording programs that are becoming more popular make it possible for more musicians to sell their albums and to share their music with the world. However that also means that thousands of artists are trying to put their name out there, and many of them are not discovered. The internet is also making it harder for artists to make their income. The evolution of the different music format is lowering the worth of recording which is making it harder for artists to make anything. Streaming companies are also making it harder for record companies and their artists to make ends meet. If we can find a way for artists to use the internet to their benefit while still keeping the free streaming for smaller or not as well know bands, then we will have accomplished something great. Well known artists will be able to stay signed on with their label and small bands will be able to easily spread their music. Even by having Spotify and other free