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Gavin Rossdale Says Making a Living in Music Is ‘Terrifying’ for New Artists


Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale admits he’s baffled by how young artists can sustain themselves financially in today’s streaming-driven landscape.

Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale has been in the music industry for over three decades, but even he admits he’s baffled by how young artists can sustain themselves financially in today’s streaming-driven landscape. The 58-year-old rocker, who is preparing to hit the road with Bush this spring alongside Rival Sons and Filter, He went on to describe the industry’s longstanding financial imbalance, calling it “the same deal—artists getting screwed, record companies making a fortune.” Artists across genres have been speaking out about streaming payouts, with industry veterans and rising stars alike calling for better compensation structures.

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