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Correct, this is why bands tour and sell shirts and other merch, and for most, work second jobs. As an anecdote, friend of mine is in two or three bands at any
by sharkweek 6y ago
Correct, this is why bands tour and sell shirts and other merch, and for most, work second jobs. As an anecdote, friend of mine is in two or three bands at any given time and bartends most nights he’s not playing shows.
Spotify makes it easier than ever for an artist to get their work out there, which is great, but it’s similar to the publishing world, where most authors who self publish do so into the void.
- racl101 6y agoAs a humble band once said, I think their name was AC/DC: Gettin' old Gettin' gray Gettin' ripped off Underpaid Gettin' sold Second-hand That's how it goes Playin' in a band It's a long way to the top If you wanna rock 'n' roll
- jjice 6y agoThe best way to support an artist you really like is to purchase merchandise, buy their music on Bandcamp, and see them live. For bands I really like, I buy the album on Bandcamp and then just listen to it on Spotify for convenience. Besides, who doesn't love a good tee with your favorite band's lyrics on it?
- sharkweek 6y agoI love buying tour t-shirts. I have amassed a large collection I hope to pass onto my kids at some point. What I wouldn't give for some of the shirts I've seen my dad wearing in old photos of shows he went to. Grateful Dead, Rolling Stones, etc.
- xwdv 6y agoThe truth about bands is that they are basically T-Shirt companies.
- dang 6y ago> friend of mine is in two or three bands at any given time and bartends most nights he’s not playing shows What and how has he been doing during lockdown?
- sharkweek 6y agoHe lives in NYC to make matters worse during those earlier months. He's alive and didn't catch it though, so there's that. Doesn't come from like a super wealthy family, but he'll be fine financially if things never return to normal. We're in our 30s so I do think he's looking for something more structured anyways, this might be a catalyst.