You’ve obtained to be keen to query the system.

That was what Napster was about. That powered all of the change on the flip of the century till a bit of over a decade in the past when the tech corporations solidified their energy.

Because of this Trump received and is profitable. He questioned orthodoxy.

In the meantime, the Democrats have put their religion within the system to avoid wasting them, I wouldn’t be so certain.

The triumphs previously fifteen years have been made by those that had been revolutionary, who weren’t wedded to the album cycle. Drake launched a “mixtape.” Some acts put out a number of albums per 12 months. They realized in an consideration economic system the worry wasn’t a stiff, however being seen in any respect.

In the meantime, we preserve getting cries from parents to avoid wasting the album. To protect all the pieces that when was. By no means thoughts that almost all of that paradigm has been blown to smithereens.

The music enterprise was once run by the labels. They made the funding, all the pieces was about recordings. They took unknowns, spent closely and turned a few of them into stars.

They haven’t achieved that in eons. Should you construct it your self they’re . So in the event you’re sitting at dwelling questioning why you’re not profitable you haven’t realized that the onus is upon you to interrupt your self. And most acts signed to the label don’t get huge advances/recording budgets in addition, these days are by means of.

But even children can’t perceive that their cheese has moved. Any individual must be at fault, if it’s not the labels then it have to be Spotify. There have to be some cause they’re not profitable.

No, the reason being them. Their music, their effort.

Was once you couldn’t say that, however there’s been a realignment in America. I’m certain you noticed that yesterday Newsom got here down towards trans athletes in feminine sports activities. He additionally decried conferences whereby all people uttered their pronouns earlier than the work might start. Gavin obtained the memo, he’s extra of a rock star than most musicians, as a result of he’s been keen to pivot, examine the wind and go in a unique route.

Because of this music is moribund. The individuals concerned consider it’s all about cash. Not by any means, it’s about POWER! And till you see it that method, you and your music will likely be marginalized.

It’s not sufficient that your music be good, nice, you should stand for one thing, hopefully within the music, but additionally as an individual. You have to be a person. That’s what an artist is. Outdoors judgment. Which is why the TV competitors exhibits are exterior artistry. As for winners like Carrie Underwood… That’s commerce, not artistry. There’s no there there on the subject of Underwood. For somebody who has been world wide she appears to nonetheless have the point of view of the small city in Oklahoma that she grew up in. We reside within the info age, you should collect info, for viewpoint if nothing else. And, as an artist, YOU are in management. Should you can’t say no, you’re not an artist.

Similar take care of the Democrats. The outcry is deafening, from the general public, from the press, but we nonetheless see no motion. They count on the system to avoid wasting them. So how’s that figuring out to date? I discover it hilarious after they begin speaking concerning the 2028 election…as if there’s going to be one. Firms don’t final ceaselessly, and neither do nations/governments. However the Democrats have been so busy taking part in by the foundations, coloring contained in the traces, that they’ve not solely misplaced energy, however the religion of the individuals they’re purported to signify. Take into consideration that, the elected officers are disconnected from their constituents. How’s that purported to work? The Democratic celebration is on the precipice of extinction… And what’s its reply? Now we have a two celebration system, the Democrats are ceaselessly, OH YEAH?

So that you’ve obtained to vary your mindset. America was constructed on the idea of the rugged particular person, who entered new territory and did it their method.

However our complete nation is the other way up. It’s dominated by an elite that performed by the foundations. Manipulated the tutorial system so their youngsters might go to good colleges and get conventional jobs. The place’s the innovation? Certain, we had all of the tech stuff earlier on this century, however no extra.

As for the Republicans…they’re going backward. They need tax cuts for the wealthy they usually’re eviscerating the IRS. The latter is not sensible. They’re scaring the hoi polloi that they’re going to get audited when the reality is most individuals make use of the usual deduction and the wealthy skate. Our nation runs on the income of the IRS, in what fakokta world do you undercut it?

One during which down is up and vice versa.

And certain, so many individuals are deep of their niches. There’s extra information than ever earlier than, the reality has a more durable time surfacing. However slightly than argue with these individuals it is advisable to divine the reality and use it to your benefit.

Sure, it’s all concerning the particular person right now. You might be taking part in with no web, in all endeavors. Not solely in artwork, however employment. You suppose your job is ceaselessly, that it’s secure, however then you definately lose it. Like a Boy Scout you have to be ready. And I received’t element how that group has gone off the rails and is on the verge of extinction. Like I mentioned, nothing is ceaselessly.

As for James Carville saying the Democrats ought to play lifeless and look ahead to the Republicans to screw up… As soon as once more, that evidences religion within the system, which could be fallacious. One of the crucial hanging headlines I’ve seen not too long ago is what if the courts rule and Trump doesn’t obey the judgments?

And you may bury your head, be somnambulant, however in the event you’re a thinker you’re conscious that the general public is hungry for the brand new and completely different, for leaders, for DISRUPTION!

Cease accepting standard knowledge. Napster was outright copyright infringement, however we wouldn’t have gotten Spotify with out it, the enterprise wouldn’t have modified. Moreover, sans Spotify and YouTube chances are high you wouldn’t even be within the music enterprise.

Additionally, settle for actuality. The income goes to these on the prime. As a result of the viewers solely needs the perfect and has quick access to it. And in the event you’re going to play that sport you have to be nearly as good as these on the prime and if not, you’re cottage business, which is okay, however don’t bitch that you simply’re not a rich family identify.

And the highest is ripe for disruption. Certain, there are stars, however not an entire lot of disruption, innovation. The system isn’t constructed for it. Everyone’s baked into the outdated constructs. It’s your job to revolutionize it. The Beatles had been rejected at first. Jon Mellencamp delivered “American Idiot” with “Hurts So Good” and Mercury didn’t need to launch it. Should you’re ready for a inexperienced gentle, in the event you’re ready for approval, you’re doomed.

After all you possibly can play their method, however that’s a street to marginalization.

At first that is about considering, concepts. Which is why hit data don’t come from the musicians within the Philharmonic, nor Berklee. Progressive concepts can come immediately. However you have to be open to them.

And also you have to be assured in your route.

Every thing is up for grabs right now, EVERYTHING!

And the spoils go to those that abhor and ignore the system and do issues their method. Keep in mind that.

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Initially printed by Bob Lefsetz within the March 7, 2025 on the Leftsetz Letter