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Re:The truth that haunts the Ramones: 'They sold more T-shir... by MidnightRider39 on Thursday March 26, 2026 @08:40AM (#47529711)
Just give them money directly without the merch. Or purchase their music, most (small) bands sell it directly as well.
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Re:The truth that haunts the Ramones: 'They sold more T-shir... by dylan604 on Thursday March 26, 2026 @10:25AM (#47530860)
If the band signed with someone to help produce the album you're buying, they probably owe a cut to cover the costs of recording, mixing, cutting/pressing, releasing that album.
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