An artists perspective

A recent poll suggested that more than almost 2/3 of illegal dowloaders would consider paying for tracks, but only if they were made cheaper.

However, what are the artists perspective on this matter? Surely they are the people that are effective the most with this outcome?

Lily Allen
Lily Allen actually launched a blog "It's not Alright" as a backlash that slammed illegal downloading and threw her support behind plans by the British Government to disconnect music pirates from internet. Mrs Allen, one of the minorities that have actually spoke out believe it is in their right to make a stop to this piracy, people need to take this matter seriously and be told the consequences. With illegal downloading becoming easier and all round priceless it has forced these supposed "fans" to stop paying for CD's and online mp3 songs via itunes and actually get their favourite artists' songs from Limewire. So, some may argue "How can you be a fan when your downloading there songs illegally?". This is a fair enough arguement, however 57% of people say that they are saving money this way whereas 27% put it down to the fact it is easy to access. With external factors such as the recession it has mean't that these die hard fans have had to look for alternatives despite their passion for an artist- What has happened to the Music Industry?! Consequently, this has forced artists to go out there and do gigs and concerts than release a new song that is going to be leaked out within seconds of placing on itunes. The shows the impact of change and the issues that arise within the music industry.

"Music piracy is stealing pure and simple. But then this is how society is used
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