This particular issue is the artist earlier this year died and now labels/family etc. are fighting over scraps. It's pretty complicated to be fair, as engineer I just sit here while loads of shouting happens on the phone. Fortunately not an everyday occurrence!

With regards to time, it's probably one of the most ineffective ways to spend time from a financial perspective! A lot of upfront cost that can take years to recoup.

But hey, there's always the music. The music is fun.