If ur a musician, don't beat urself up for not landing festival slots or shows. Focus on making music before chasing festivals or shows. As amazing as it is to play for a big crowd, once the music is there and ppl are listening to it, the shows will naturally come next.
Music is such a powerful medium and language that relates to the emotions and sparks so many memories. Listen to a familiar song and it will immediately take u back to the very moment u first heard it. Emotions, experiences, and all can can come flowing back just from the sounds.
That’s so funny how many producers, engineers on Tik Tok are saying “Do this, don’t do this”, but tbh, I don’t think there’s any rules to follow music wise, and more generally art wise. Do your thing, even if people are saying it’s bad or wrong. You’ll find your own rules.
when EDM dudes reach 30, they either become an Analog Gear Guy or bleach their hair blonde and become a Singer-Songwriter Guy. sorry i don't make the rules