> It takes thousands of streaming listens of an artist for that artist to receive the equivalent of one CD purchase from back in the day. In fairness, most art

> It takes thousands of streaming listens of an artist for that artist to receive the equivalent of one CD purchase from back in the day. In fairness, most artists didn't receive anything from a CD purchase, either, as the costs to make and promote the album are usually deducted from the artist's share of royalties. (Also, said "costs" are often inflated/charged above the label's actual cost).