Streaming services have ruined the music industry

I don't get why people blame streaming services for ruining the music industry. As a music lover, I've discovered so many new artists through streaming platforms that I wouldn't have heard otherwise. It's not the services, it's how the industry is adapting. Let's support artists and embrace the change!

Streaming services have actually made music more accessible to a global audience. As someone who travels a lot, I appreciate being able to listen to any song I want wherever I am. It's not like artists were rolling in cash before streaming - at least now they have a chance to reach fans worldwide without relying solely on record labels.

Streaming services have actually made music more accessible to folks like me living out in the boonies. Before, it was CDs or nothing, and good luck finding a record store nearby. Now I can discover new artists without driving an hour to the nearest city. So, don't come at me with "ruined the music industry." It's like saying cars ruined travel just because you miss your old horse and buggy.

Streaming services have actually allowed smaller artists to reach a wider audience without needing a big record label. As someone who's in a band, let me tell you, being able to share our music on platforms like Spotify has been a game-changer. Sure, the industry has changed, but it's not all bad.