Many people ask me what it’s like being an independent artist in a monopolized industry. I have been subjected to de-prioritization when competing with major label artists in an ecosystem that is rewarded by payola.
We live in a world of conformity and when somebody like myself goes against the grain to try to do something different, I am met with non-stop gatekeeping.
I once had a song climb in the alternative radio space and it was taken out exclusively because major record labels had bought placement.
A large chunk of contemporary artists today are faking and buying streams to hyper inflate the perception and facade to be accepted by a grander audience. The issue is these artists don’t even know it’s happening, the label just does it.
This is not me complaining. I’m incredibly blessed to be in the position I am in, and thank you to those who enjoy my music.
I know it may be discouraging for independent artists starting off, but please make art because you love the craft. The success will follow and disregard all the bullshit and noise that you may encounter on the way.
Keep your head down, support other artists, build a world and community of people that you believe in and believe in you.
@tonic_water07@HardDriveSlime@bbnomula Lmao I actually genuinely hope you do cut yourself on those sharp edges. Careful small bro, you'll get chased off 4chan with such scorching takes like these!
@SchlitzerMcGuer@alphafox Roberts head (i think that's the name. The square) could prob be in the good pile. I know we don't really use it here in the States but I've heard it's actually good to use. Better than Phillips that's for sure.
@GreenTextRepost Fr way better ending than i was expecting having seen a few of these in my time. Anon got the church outside and in fresh air, probably actually positively affected the community whether meant to or not.
@DipsumValley Yes however then you can have a little ballet fella on your desk. They can also usually do the pelvic thrust from SpongeBob's classic bubble blowing technique!