But it is all their fault. They’re an obviously illegal monopoly that was allowed to thrive during our multi-decade experiment with not enforcing antitrust laws.
If artists literally ALL wanted to hire a scapegoat that rips off fans then sure. But many don’t. The fact that there’s no other alternative is WHY it works.
Also there’s no such thing as “venues and artists” since they own the venues too. Which is another part of the overall problem.
If artists literally ALL wanted to hire a scapegoat that rips off fans then sure. But many don’t. The fact that there’s no other alternative is WHY it works.
Also there’s no such thing as “venues and artists” since they own the venues too. Which is another part of the overall problem.