The author has a lot of good insights about the tends in mass media. However, there are lots independent artists who support themselves through live performance

The author has a lot of good insights about the tends in mass media. However, there are lots independent artists who support themselves through live performances and selling cd's. Another route is youtube and patreon. A good example is the young drummer Sina, who has over 600,000 subscribers and definitely makes melodic music. https://www.youtube.com/user/sinadrumming https://www.youtube.com/user/sinadrumming