The Music Industry Today

I've always wondered why it seems so difficult for gifted vocalists and songwriters to get "ahead" in the music industry. I know I become frustrated when I hear a talented singer not get the deserved recognition while others, significantly less talented, seem to explode into the world music scene and become over-night sensations. We as fans of Alizée, also get frustrated with her seemingly lackluster promotion by her label and even more so, her complete absence in the United States. I can empathize with many of you here, regarding her apparent reticence toward mounting a more aggressive marketing campaign or going on tour. Maybe, there's more to it than meets the eye.

This interesting article I found In Explainer Music indicates that it is not as easy as it perhaps once was.

http://tinyurl.com/ncz5kqx

Note: not sure this thread belongs here- after looking through the site, it seemed the most appropriate place to post it.