The Brutal Economics of Being an Musical Artist Today: Richard Marx & Spencer Sutherland Discuss

Richard Marx and Spencer Sutherland get brutally honest about what it really costs to make music and survive as an artist today. From streaming payouts to touring budgets to why a million Spotify streams doesn’t pay the bills — this is the side of the industry fans never hear.

Spencer breaks down how he tours internationally without a giant hit, why he signed with The Orchard, and how he stays afloat while doing everything himself. Richard shares what royalties looked like in the 80s and 90s — and why today’s numbers are heartbreaking by comparison.

A must-watch for anyone who loves music, makes music, or wants to understand how the industry actually works in now.

📺 Full episode with Spencer Sutherland now live on Stories to Tell with Richard Marx.

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