I was looking into why I just don’t see cover bands at my local venue but this hits a bit deeper at the issue.
I wonder if how niche music tastes have become has something to do with it.
I was looking into why I just don’t see cover bands at my local venue but this hits a bit deeper at the issue.
I wonder if how niche music tastes have become has something to do with it.
Bands aren’t disappearing, it’s just that DIY is more inclusive from both a fiscal standpoint and enjoyment standpoint. I don’t think many bands want to grow to the point of doing stadium tours and having the stress of appeasing their labels, managers, venues, merch sweatshops, etc… To me, music seems to be about music again and many up and coming bands are avoiding the industry in favor of the artistry.
yup. this is one of those articles that pushes back on the overly editorialized headline.
I think you nailed it. Artists can lose a lot when/if they get big. They can lose creative freedom, lose time with their loved ones, lose privacy, lose control of where they go and what they do, and more. Especially with the internet these days.
The label :
“You have to pretend to be single so fans will think they could date you. We want a bad boy/girl look for you”.
“I like what you’re doing, but these sounds are trending right now, so you’ll have to incorporate that instead. Oh, our marketing team thought that this logo suits our idea for you better”.
“I don’t care that your grandma just died, you have a gig to play!”.
“We’re taking our cut now”.
The consumers : (exaggerated, but maybe only by a bit for some people.)
“How dare you try to enjoy a private date! I bought a ticket to your show last year, so you practically owe me your soul!”
“Your old stuff was better. Why would you change the sound?”.
“You haven’t changed your sound in years, you’re stale”.
“You’re so sick you can barely move? False. Musicians NEVER get sick”
I would require enough money to dissapear off of the face of the earth to ever go into that industry.