I simply don't consume anything produced by the major labels. Once upon a time, a large portion of my discretionary income went to the purchase of CDs and (back in the day) vinyl...but nowadays there's nothing out there which compels me to spend upwards of $20 for an album. It's not worth searching for on a torrent, either.

I'll buy used CDs from the local shops or from eBay if I absolutely have to have a certain classic disc - but none of my income is directly going to help prop up an industry whose antiquated business model treats its customers as criminals.

So-called indie artists have begun to garner attention (and cash flow) from both of us.