Agreed! These days, no one would have signed bands like Romeo Void. I am so disgusted with big labels. Probably the only big label I'd ever sign to would be one that appreciates the art and talent--something like 4AD, with a mile long pedigree of valuing art and talent over looks. Luckily that won't ever be a problem for a talentless hack like me.@Bunny_boy....no worries
for discussion two examples from current pop landscape
Dua Lipa...she was introduced to a Warner Music A&R by a trusted "tastemaker" in his personal circle..."she had nothing" yet in endeavors of music...he said he was willing to sign her before hearing any music at all because of her unique wardrobe, look, charisma, and "energy" when she first walked into the room he was in and commanded everyone's attention....so she debuts with ambassador deals signed for versace, yves st laurent, mulger, and puma
sabrina carpenter was another graduate from the disney kids' tv school, mentored by miley cyrus...her current hit "espresso" is apparently stitched from 4 spice loops, something AI could easily do now...it has deals with Alfred coffee, menotti's coffee, and blank street coffee supposedly before song was released...each deal is exclusive for a geographic region...sabrina posted on all socials for fans to post pics of themselves enjoying her signature coffees for all brands...same with her signature coffee ice cream flavor from Van Leeuwen ice cream
is this music as an artistic endeavor,...or an industrial factory designed for commodity marketing of consumer goods?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4x0fPZrPV3M
Statistics: Posted by audiojunkie — Wed Sep 18, 2024 10:09 pm