said by rradina:Not that I disagree with what you are saying but I thought startup bands get more revenue from their concerts which in turn drive music sales. But I didn't think music sales were the sweetest plum until later when(if) they get popular, their initial recording contract expires and they negotiate from a position of strength vs. luck.
Still, the point is that even the companies that publish their records, put commercials on the air, and drive business their way deserve to be paid as well. I am all about supporting the band in anyway that I can. At the same time, I am not opposed to buying a CD or digital music media because a record company gets more money than the band does.