According to this report over at Music Industry News, CD Baby has
been able to pay over 10 million dollars directly to independant artists as a
result of profits made from selling CD's with their online store. What is
refreshing to hear is that CD Baby's consignment system has given musicians
access to worldwide sales and distribution, without having to sign away their
music to a record label.
blaming piracy for a lack of sales, music sold through CD Baby has almost doubled every year for the past six years. "It's easier than ever for music fans to find great non-mainstream music," says CD Baby founder Derek Sivers. "So what's reported as a sales decline for a huge pop star is actually a sales boost for the less-famous but more-talented musicians of the world. We sell thousands of CDs a day by artists you've never heard, but will love when you do." |
I don't care about the labels excuses
or piracy or anything like that. What I like is the musicians have an outlet for
their music and don't have some suit telling them how to sound. You have to love
CD Baby. Keep up the good work guys! You may read the whole story
here or also visit the CD Baby site if you like here.
Source: Music Industry News
