Overview
- Video of Manson’s remarks at Denver’s Mission Ballroom spread widely after Fishbone shared the clip on social media.
- She told fans the band considers touring outside the U.S. coasts financially unworkable, framing the message as an “alarm call” for younger artists.
- Manson cited what she described as $12 per month in average Spotify income as evidence of inadequate streaming pay for working musicians.
- Her critique targeted revenue captured by labels, Ticketmaster, merch companies, accountants and lawyers while alleging weak protections for artists and no effective union.
- Parallel posts from peers outlined touring math involving presales, guarantees, promoter reductions and high travel and lodging costs that can leave band members earning below minimum wage.