You’ve received to be keen to query the system.
That was what Napster was about. That powered all of the change on the flip of the century till just a little over a decade in the past when the tech corporations solidified their energy.
For this reason Trump gained and is profitable. He questioned orthodoxy.
In the meantime, the Democrats have put their religion within the system to save lots of them, I wouldn’t be so certain.
The triumphs up to now fifteen years have been made by those that have been revolutionary, who weren’t wedded to the album cycle. Drake launched a “mixtape.” Some acts put out a number of albums per 12 months. They realized in an consideration financial system the worry wasn’t a stiff, however being seen in any respect.
In the meantime, we preserve getting cries from parents to save lots of the album. To protect the whole lot that after was. By no means thoughts that almost all of that paradigm has been blown to smithereens.
The music enterprise was once run by the labels. They made the funding, the whole lot was about recordings. They took unknowns, spent closely and turned a few of them into stars.
They haven’t achieved that in eons. In the event you construct it your self they’re . So in case you’re sitting at residence questioning why you’re not profitable you haven’t realized that the onus is upon you to interrupt your self. And most acts signed to the label don’t get massive advances/recording budgets besides, these days are by means of.
But even kids can’t perceive that their cheese has moved. Any individual needs to be at fault, if it’s not the labels then it should be Spotify. There should be some purpose they’re not profitable.
No, the reason being them. Their music, their effort.
Was once you couldn’t say that, however there’s been a realignment in America. I’m certain you noticed that yesterday Newsom got here down in opposition to trans athletes in feminine sports activities. He additionally decried conferences whereby everyone uttered their pronouns earlier than the work may start. Gavin received the memo, he’s extra of a rock star than most musicians, as a result of he’s been keen to pivot, examine the wind and go in a special path.
For this reason music is moribund. The individuals concerned imagine it’s all about cash. Not in any respect, it’s about POWER! And till you see it that means, you and your music will likely be marginalized.
It’s not sufficient that your music be good, nice, you should stand for one thing, hopefully within the music, but in addition as an individual. You should be a person. That’s what an artist is. Exterior judgment. Which is why the TV competitors reveals are exterior artistry. As for winners like Carrie Underwood… That’s commerce, not artistry. There’s no there there in relation to Underwood. For somebody who has been around the globe she appears to nonetheless have the point of view of the small city in Oklahoma that she grew up in. We dwell within the info age, you should collect info, for viewpoint if nothing else. And, as an artist, YOU are in management. In the event you can’t say no, you’re not an artist.
Identical take care of the Democrats. The outcry is deafening, from the general public, from the press, but we nonetheless see no motion. They count on the system to save lots of them. So how’s that understanding up to now? I discover it hilarious after they begin speaking concerning the 2028 election…as if there’s going to be one. Firms don’t final without end, and neither do nations/governments. However the Democrats have been so busy taking part in by the principles, coloring contained in the traces, that they’ve not solely misplaced energy, however the religion of the individuals they’re speculated to signify. Take into consideration that, the elected officers are disconnected from their constituents. How’s that speculated to work? The Democratic social gathering is on the precipice of extinction… And what’s its reply? We now have a two social gathering system, the Democrats are without end, OH YEAH?
So that you’ve received to alter your mindset. America was constructed on the idea of the rugged particular person, who entered new territory and did it their means.
However our whole nation is the wrong way up. It’s dominated by an elite that performed by the principles. Manipulated the tutorial system so their children may go to good colleges and get conventional jobs. The place’s the innovation? Positive, we had all of the tech stuff earlier on this century, however no extra.
As for the Republicans…they’re going backward. They need tax cuts for the wealthy and so they’re eviscerating the IRS. The latter is unnecessary. They’re scaring the hoi polloi that they’re going to get audited when the reality is most individuals make use of the usual deduction and the wealthy skate. Our nation runs on the income of the IRS, in what fakokta world do you undercut it?
One by which down is up and vice versa.
And certain, so many individuals are deep of their niches. There’s extra information than ever earlier than, the reality has a tougher time surfacing. However slightly than argue with these individuals it is advisable to divine the reality and use it to your benefit.
Sure, it’s all concerning the particular person at this time. You might be taking part in with out a web, in all endeavors. Not solely in artwork, however employment. You suppose your job is without end, that it’s protected, however you then lose it. Like a Boy Scout you should be ready. And I gained’t element how that group has gone off the rails and is on the verge of extinction. Like I mentioned, nothing is without end.
As for James Carville saying the Democrats ought to play useless and look ahead to the Republicans to screw up… As soon as once more, that evidences religion within the system, which might be fallacious. Probably the most putting headlines I’ve seen just lately is what if the courts rule and Trump doesn’t obey the judgments?
And you may bury your head, be somnambulant, however in case you’re a thinker you’re conscious that the general public is hungry for the brand new and completely different, for leaders, for DISRUPTION!
Cease accepting standard knowledge. Napster was outright copyright infringement, however we wouldn’t have gotten Spotify with out it, the enterprise wouldn’t have modified. Moreover, sans Spotify and YouTube likelihood is you wouldn’t even be within the music enterprise.
Additionally, settle for actuality. The income goes to these on the prime. As a result of the viewers solely desires the perfect and has quick access to it. And in case you’re going to play that recreation you should be nearly as good as these on the prime and if not, you’re cottage trade, which is okay, however don’t bitch that you simply’re not a rich family title.
And the highest is ripe for disruption. Positive, there are stars, however not a complete lot of disruption, innovation. The system isn’t constructed for it. All people’s baked into the previous constructs. It’s your job to revolutionize it. The Beatles have been rejected at first. Jon Mellencamp delivered “American Idiot” with “Hurts So Good” and Mercury didn’t wish to launch it. In the event you’re ready for a inexperienced gentle, in case you’re ready for approval, you’re doomed.
In fact you possibly can play their means, however that’s a highway to marginalization.
Firstly that is about considering, concepts. Which is why hit data don’t come from the musicians within the Philharmonic, nor Berklee. Progressive concepts can come instantly. However you should be open to them.
And also you should be assured in your route.
All the things is up for grabs at this time, EVERYTHING!
And the spoils go to those that abhor and ignore the system and do issues their means. Keep in mind that.
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Initially revealed by Bob Lefsetz within the March 7, 2025 on the Leftsetz Letter
