Of all the industries being ravished by web technologies, I would argue that the recording companies certainly brought this downfall upon themselves more than a

Of all the industries being ravished by web technologies, I would argue that the recording companies certainly brought this downfall upon themselves more than any other. There are problems with this new landscape though. To quote from my executive summary: "Advancements in technology have drastically changed the music industry by providing musicians direct access to resources previously controlled by record labels. While the Internet has increased musicians’ artistic freedom, it has also given them unwanted responsibility over their day-to-day operations. Musicians have to book and promote their own shows while also coordinating distribution channels for selling goods. This do- it-yourself environment has forced independent artists to divert their attention away from making music."