Want to know why the record industry is dying?
I went to the mall today to pick up Flogging Molly’s latest – Float – on release day. I figured I’d pay a slight tariff above the online price for the pleasure of having it in my greedy little hands today. There aren’t many bands I’d do that for, Flogging Molly is second on that illustrious list.
Imagine my surprise when the local record store had it on the new releases rack priced $1.00 OVER the suggested retail price. No discounts. Not even an opportunity to buy it at MSRP. No attempt to compete with Amazon (who was selling it at almost 50% off). Oh no, not FYE. Bunch of greedy scumbags.
Good-bye record industry. You can’t die off quickly enough. Hello independent labels and batch distribution. Long may you keep the fans happy.
Remember, Flogging Molly – Float. In Stores Now!
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