Gavin Rossdale, the frontman for Bush, is speaking out about the difficult environment in the music business and how it affects up-and-coming musicians.
The seasoned rock musician talked about how the streaming-focused environment has limited young bands’ and musicians’ ability to be paid and grow during an interview on Q With Tom Power.
Having spent my entire life as a musician, Rossdale stated, “I’m at a loss to explain to someone how to do it, how to build from the ground up, and how to get a career in that.” It’s really horrifying because how are fledgling bands and musicians compensated? I am unable to figure things out.
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Bush, a British rock band that has been together for more than 30 years, rose to fame when touring, radio play, and physical record sales were the more viable business models for performers.
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The group has sold 20 million records globally and 10 million in the US. Rossdale highlights potential wage inequalities given that streaming is the main way that projects are delivered.
Rossdale says, “We know that barely pays, but maybe you get one song with loads of streams.” “You simply try your hardest. Additionally, it takes time to develop a catalog, so if you want to come and see you, that’s a waste of time. Of course, you can earn money while touring.
Rossdale’s remarks come after pop sensation Chappell Roan’s acceptance of the Grammys’ Best New Artist trophy on Sunday night. “I would demand that labels and the industry profiting millions of dollars off of artists offer a livable wage and health care, especially to developing artists,” the singer stated in her acceptance speech.
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