artists write 'a' song (normally crap) and then get pissy when they don't become millionaires from it

As I have little knowledge of popular musicians these days, I'll take your word for it. I think that's pretty funny the way you've put it.

It is my impression though, that the recording industry per se (film and audio), and perhaps not the majority of the entertainers want to keep content flowing through the traditional, major production companies. They seem not to be able handle any kind of competition, legal or otherwise. Or am I just ignorant in this arena?