Also there are so many other models out there - artists can get dedicated fans to subscribe to each new piece of content they create on sites like Patreon.com (founded by a YouTube musical duo tired of the pennies they were receiving). Pretty amazing - folks contribute a $1 or more for each new song, for example, as a way to keep artists producing. You'll see folks making a decent monthly income just off this channel - plus getting some great connections communicating with their fans.