Why I’ve Lost Respect for the Music Industry
I no longer have respect for the music industry. Serious. Once upon a time, the music industry was a bastion of creativity, a world where artists could pour their souls into their work and be rewarded for it. But over the years, that landscape has changed drastically. Nowadays, it often feels more like a machine churning out products than a platform for genuine artistic expression. Let's start with the biggest issue: the behind-the-scenes manipulation. It's disheartening to see how label executives seem to care more about trends, streaming numbers, and profitability rather than the music itself. When artists are pressured to conform to a formula to hit the charts — even if it doesn't align with their style or message — it's a clear sign that the industry has lost its way. Then there’s the rise of algorithms. While technology can be a powerful tool for discovery, the way music is promoted today often prioritizes what's “popular” over what's genuinely good. Song...
