its a simple truth, in this age of digital music people DO buy music CDs.
The #1 hidden secret to increasing profits while doing gigs & making music is being fan focused.
its true major labels will produces tens of thousands of CDs to test a performer or group REMEMBER THEY ARE GETTING PAID TO PRODUCE THE MUSIC!
Re-read that.
They’ll whip up enough CDs to justify their cost of promotion.
Singers, songwriter and groups have a bigger vision for their art.