DJ SundogMay 8, 2024

Steve Albini wrote one of the most important pieces that a musician pondering entry into the Music Industry can, and absolutely should, read a half dozen times before progressing beyond the local scene.

The Problem With Music: https://thebaffler.com/salvos/the-problem-with-music

RIP Steve, you were one of the best the industry had. 🤘

The Problem with Music | Steve Albini

How record labels use A&R flaks and impenetrable contracts to screw artists while raking in millions

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Show threadMTPMay 8, 2024
@djsundog
FML that's a bleak read.
I mean I knew it was like that being 50 now and reading all the horror stories since I was in my teens but f**K me that's sobering.
😩
Show threadDJ SundogMay 8, 2024
@MTP yeah, it's lost absolutely none of its power since it was written - if anything, it's a pattern that's become way more entrenched over the intervening three decades. also, fuck we're old, yo.
Show threadMTPMay 8, 2024
@djsundog the reflection in my mirror literally went full 'old man staring back' about a year ago before that I still looked early 40s 😩
It's thoroughly depressing, much like that amazing article!
Show threadDJ SundogMay 8, 2024
@MTP well, you're wearing it well - just gave the title track of your album on bandcamp a spin, it's a great listen, so cheers
Show threadMTP
@djsundog well that's very kind of you! Also just had the email so thank you so much for the purchase and support! 👍🙏☺️
May 8, 2024 at 8:12pmWeb