I have to say that of all the people on the board I'm surprised to hear you say
"why does it always have to be about money" the most Mark.

I mean, Yeah I'm with you, it makes me feel the same too.
exasperated.
but still, come on, it IS about money
it's ALWAYS been about money.
even when it's FREE it's about the fact that it's not about the money
which means indirectly it IS about the money.

there is no way out.

It's really a question of just doing what you want right now isn't it, and sod everything else?

for most people the "marketing" side of selling music has become so intense that it's a no-go
there's not enough money for you to give up yer day job and slug it out on the internet with a load of corporate music companies who've got all the cash in the world
or bash heads with a load of 20 somethings who are doing music technology degrees and have all the time in the world

so sod it
give it away and get gigs instead?
and do a day job to feed the family, seems like the only way out right now.

anyone need a new website ?