I can get how tough it is to make music pay. It has never been easy, but things have shifted over time in how people 'consume' music and many expect it to be free. A lot will not buy physical media any more. I saw something years ago about needing 1000 'true fans' who buy everything you put out to make it pay. These days some use Patreon or other apps to get fans to subscribe for a steady income.
I always thought Hive could offer an alternative. If enough fans vote up all your posts then that's some income plus the fans are earning too from curation and whatever else they do here. I just don't think any musicians have enough fans on Hive to make it pay, but I appreciate those who stick with us and support what I can.
I wish you all the best with your music.
!PIZZA
I think it used to be 100 fans but that become less sustainable hahaha
I think 100 would be more than enough for what we want right now though. And I think we have about 10 or 15 and I imagine the first 15 are more difficult than the next 15 that are more difficult than the next 15 so that’s something! If shipping and production costs weren’t so crazy we may have a bunch more. Now we want to build a few pockets where there are a handful so we can tour, first in Japan then around Asia Pacific.
Thank you!!!!
My band don't really have a following outside our friends and family, but then we are not expecting to make anything. We have all spent plenty on gear though. Got another gig lined up for the summer :)
I didn’t know you were still playing live! If you have any videos please send them my way! Glad you are still at it!
We played last weekend. It's all fun and I'm still learning.
Went back a few 3speak posts and heard…I think Nina Simone? Nice choice of songs every time 🔥
We do various stuff from over the last century. It's whatever we want to play.