The average lifespan of an underground artist today

William_the_Bloody · 07-11-2015, 12:52 AM

I was just wondering if anyone knows what the average lifespan is of an underground artist today in the era of downloading.

When I was growing up, an indie or underground artist could make a decent living as a musician, largely in part to merchandise and album sales.

From what I understand today, with all the free downloading, is that young underground artists are forced to constantly be on tour in order to turn a profit, because they hardly make anything from downloads.

As consequence, I've been told that a lot of them burn themselves out fast because your only way of making money now is being out on the road. Can't be good for your body or ears.

Anyone know the new lifespan, thoughts?

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William_the_Bloody Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sunnydale Cemetary Posts: 2,093	The average lifespan of an underground artist today I was just wondering if anyone knows what the average lifespan is of an underground artist today in the era of downloading. When I was growing up, an indie or underground artist could make a decent living as a musician, largely in part to merchandise and album sales. From what I understand today, with all the free downloading, is that young underground artists are forced to constantly be on tour in order to turn a profit, because they hardly make anything from downloads. As consequence, I've been told that a lot of them burn themselves out fast because your only way of making money now is being out on the road. Can't be good for your body or ears. Anyone know the new lifespan, thoughts?