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-A_A_A_A_A_A- t1_ja9q63f wrote

Reply to What bands/artists are accused of selling out, although they certainly didn’t? by JuliusCeasar07

I think the term “sellout” has its roots much further back. It refers to bands making “light” or “melodic” songs that could get released as singles and get radio airplay. Indie Fans can be very territorial, so when a band is accused of “trying to go mainstream” it takes away their street cred.

Looking back, there’s examples like Joey Ramone needed to be held at gunpoint by the producer in the recording studio to put classical violins on their record. He knew it wasn’t true to their sound, but they had to do it anyway.

Also, “cleaning up” a band’s image was seen as selling out. Good example is EMI forcing the Sex Pistols to release “Silly Thing.” They rebelled, of course, and that was the end of their career. (Though it’s not such a bad song).

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emptyhellebore t1_ja9pfwt wrote

Reply to Who's been one of your favorite bands for the longest time? by KDLG328

The Clash.

I rediscovered a lot of country artists as an adult that I loved as a kid. Johnny Cash, Dolly, Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson. So technically they are all the artists I've listened to and loved the longest.

The Clash have held up so well.over the years for me, though. Loved them in high school, still do 40 years later..

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MrSlime13 t1_ja9p3ok wrote

Reply to How to listen to artists without supporting by Bubbly_Look_2092

As mentioned above, pirating their music, or renting a CD from the library are ways to not directly support said artists, but in every instance, listening to an artist in some way supports them... If not adding revenue to their record label, that will in turn pay royalties to the artist, then simply by spending your own free time actively listening to their work will create interest, word of mouth, scarcity in renting a copy of it, added interest online for the download of the album, and various other less tangible effects of "support". Frankly the best way not to support them is to not listen to them at all. Any listening is supporting to some degree.

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javeryh t1_ja9os51 wrote

Reply to What bands/artists are accused of selling out, although they certainly didn’t? by JuliusCeasar07

All you know about me is what I've sold you, dumb fuck

I sold out long before you'd ever even heard my name

I sold my soul to make a record, dip shit

And then you bought one

All you read and wear or see and hear on tv is a product begging for your fat-ass dirty dollar

Shut up and buy, buy, buy my new record

And buy, buy, buy, send more money

Fuck you, buddy

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BadAtNameIdeas t1_ja9npv9 wrote

Reply to comment by sidianmsjones in Who is doing something different in music? I've been spending hours going through music sites only finding bands that are basically just making new songs in well defined genres. Who is defying genres or experimenting successfully? by sidianmsjones

His solo work is very interesting. He also does unique concerts. I heard that in one tour he didn’t make a set list, he would try to DJ it by feeling the vibe of the crowd, start playing a song and expect the band to just catch on and join in quickly lol. I forgot what documentary I watched where it mentioned that.

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