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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 1H 46M

Music Industry Broken, Are Musicians not Making Money - EP 132

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Send us Fan MailThe music industry has changed… and not everyone is happy about it.On this episode of Riffs n Rhythms, we dive deep into the real state of music today—from streaming payouts to live gigs, and why so many musicians feel like they’re getting left behind with the guys from Pegasus.🎸 Inside this episode:- Why musicians aren’t making money anymore- The harsh truth about streaming platforms like Spotify- Why live shows and merch are the ONLY real income left- The struggle between original music vs cover songs- The uncomfortable truth:- “If bands don’t play the hits… people leave”Also this week we review the new tune by Duane Betts "Down to Houston"This is an honest, unfiltered conversation with real musicians who’ve seen the industry evolve—and not always for the better.💬 Drop a comment:Do you support local music… or just stream it?Follow Pegasus Band for upcoming shows: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581339472620🎧 Listen on Apple / Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/22wAQAVYVPHAomnf15uw1c📲 Follow Riffs n Rhythms:   RiffsnRhythms.comYT: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@RiffsnRhythms⁩  IG: https://www.instagram.com/riffsnrhythmsFB: https://www.facebook.com/RiffsnRhythmsPodcast

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Send us Fan Mail The music industry has changed… and not everyone is happy about it. On this episode of Riffs n Rhythms, we dive deep into the real state of music today—from streaming payouts to live gigs, and why so many musicians feel like they’re getting left behind with the guys from Pegasus. 🎸 Inside this episode: - Why musicians aren’t making money anymore - The harsh truth about streaming platforms like Spotify - Why live shows and merch are the ONLY real income left - The struggle b...

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