Streaming opened the door, but the money still went to the same places. Streaming was supposed to change everything. Anyone could upload. Anyone could be heard. No radio gatekeepers. No record store shelves. And that part happened. More people can release music today than at any point in history. Distribution is no longer scarce. Uploading no longer requires permission. Global reach is immediate. But control did not move with access. What actually changed was not who could enter the system. It was where power relocated once everyone was inside. That distinction explains why streaming feels empowering on the surface and...