Alright, hands up if you have ever dreamt of doing this yourself.
With the recent rumours of HMV possibly closing their Canadian stores, and so many other chains having shut down already, it’s no surprise that some of those who are still trying to sell records are shouting “run to the hills!” for a whole different reason.
Of course, it’s not all doom and gloom out there in the industry, as long as you’re willing to move with the times. Some folks, such as those at Third Man Records are just choosing to drive there instead.
“As a result of FU’s extreme and outrageous conduct, Fenstle has suffered and will continue to suffer mental pain and anguish, severe emotional trauma, embarrassment, and humiliation.”
Am I being too hopeful in thinking that the independent band might win this one? If not in the courts, I sure as hell hope public opinion will be on their side. Please take the time to email the energy drink company to let them know what you think of their actions.
“The music industry is by definition an operation invented to divert money spent on music away from actual musicians – the problems that the music industry is currently facing have specifically to do with the fact that the money that would usually flow directly to the bigger economic actors is now going somewhere else.”
So many of my future posts are already discussed right here. Great insight and advice from one band to another. Plus, it makes this whole failing record industry idea seem rather positive.
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