Radiohead, an early adopter of the “pay what you want” music model, is beginning to regret opening the floodgates with In Rainbows. Tech giants such as Apple and Google and services such as Spotify, Pandora, and more are using the “music is free” mentality to their advantage, with listeners unwilling to part with cash and leaving artists in the lurch. Check out this article over at The Verge, including input from Nine Inch Nails and more.
Radiohead, Nine Inch Nails express regret at rise of “pay what you want” model
