Comment: Re:STFU and give us free music (Score 1) 565
> We don't need a system where I become a millionaire, but it does need to be enough that I can make music
No it doesn't.
There are plenty of fields where people could produce good work, but there isn't a customer base to support that work.
How many skilled pot makers can make a living throwing pots?
The thing is, there is no shortage in the supply of musicians. If nobody was producing good new work, _and_ there was demand for good new work, then you could charge people to come to your concerts.
The fact that you can't charge means that either there are plenty of other folks producing music, or that people don't want to pay for more/better music to be produced.
Carry on producing your music slowly and sparingly. Accept the fact that nobody cares enough about what you do to pay you to produce more.
Alternatively, I'm sure there are sites where you can promise to produce your next album in return for $50,000. Join one and see if you can convince people to pay to hear you.