Moby hits out at 'greedy' music rivals

Moby has claimed that musicians should stop being so concerned about making money.

The singer-songwriter revealed that many artists in the charts lose touch with their creative sides because they become too worried about the most profitable ways to release music.

"A lot of my friends in the music industry have conversations about how to distribute music - and it tends to centre on how to make money," Moby told the Daily Record.

"I think the focus should be on the artistry and creativity, not focusing on the commercial side of things. Musicians should concentrate on making records and not be too concerned about how people listen.

"The point of producing music isn't whether audiences will buy it or listen to it for free. I might be naive, but I think, if you make a good record, people will want to listen regardless of the medium it's delivered by."

Radiohead, Nine Inch Nails and The Charlatans have all experimented with free online releases in recent months. However, not all artists are pleased with the trend.

In July, Noel Gallagher insisted: "I didn't spend a year in the most expensive studio in England with the most expensive producer in America and the most expensive graphic designer in London to give it away."

Meanwhile, Paul Weller has claimed: "Anybody doing that is demeaning their own art. If I had my way, I'd charge double for my album, but the record company won't let me."