what about totally electronic music that's of a kind that can't be played live in any meaningful way? Electronic music is actually one of the best ways to make

what about totally electronic music that's of a kind that can't be played live in any meaningful way? Electronic music is actually one of the best ways to make money as an individual artist because you can play both huge clubs and outdoor festivals, which attract hordes of people and you can play every night. I knew a minor rave celebrity in the 1990s (DJ ESP/Woody McBride) and he made over $1M every summer in Europe and then bought a house in the Minneapolis suburbs and retired to become a high school basketball coach. It seems like it would be even better now due to the sheer number of clubs and festivals. I follow Diplo on Instagram and he tours so much that he's making about $5M a year in the worst case scenario. In contrast, my cousin is a professional violist and he makes $400-$800 per day which is about the same as a mediocre Java programmer. Another way electronic artists make money is by selling their songs to be used in ads, movies and TV. Aphex Twin has had interviews where he admits that he made most of his money licensing his music to be used in TV ads around the world.