We live in a connected world now. Some find that frightening. If people are downloading our music, they’re listening to it. The internet is like radio for us.
Meaning of the quote
The world today is more connected than ever before. Some people find this change scary. But when people download your music, it means they're listening to it. The internet is like a new way for musicians to share their music, just like radio was in the past.
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