Should music be given away free?

[TVart]

Yes.

[davethedrummer]

I'm sticking to my guns

but I've got to admit that I've been doing pretty regular DJ mixes now
and sending promo's of Hydraulix to just about everyone, hoping it might pick up sales / plays

Hydraulix is now digital only because there's just no money in it any more
and I'm working a lot harder in the studio as an engineer for other peoples sessions than ever before.

I've also started designing websites to keep the cash coming in
and money is STILL tighter than ever.

It is a shame how music has somehow become devalued in this way
it was better when the scene was more affluent ( the music I mean )

but there it is, it's a sign of the times.