The singer also said he’d like to use his own record label to help support new talent Michael Kiwanuka has reflected on the financial struggles that come with touring, and expressed his “worry” that rising costs could deter new musicians from playing live. READ MORE: Artists on the challenges of 2023 and hopes for 2024: “I just want to see us getting paid for selling records” The singer-songwriter opened up about the issue during a new interview with Music Week , and explained that he has already felt the strain from playing outdoor gigs throughout the summer. “I just finished festival season and I could feel the hole it made in my pocket,” he began.
“For artists that make music that has a human touch to it, you need to tour to connect with people. That’s something you can’t replicate, something where you can create a synergy and a fan for life, and on top of that, you can pay back the fans that are streaming, listening and spreading your music to people.” He continued, recalling how the monetary issues can feel like a deterrent for new artists hitting the road, and at times prevent them from allowing them to reach potential new fans.
“If it gets too pricey, you can’t do that. I worry that the quality of artists we produce may diminish because they don’t learn the grassroots, what it is to play and connect with your audience.” The comments come amid a recent report by rehearsal and recording studio network PIRATE , which revealed that 88 per cent.