The music industry is a cruel and shallow money-trench. A long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free and good men die like dogs. There is also a negative side.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The music industry is exploitative and prioritizes profit over people.
- In plain terms
- Music business is cold and lets bad people win while good ones suffer.
- What can you take from it?
- The industry can crush good talent.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why does the industry hurt artists?
- How can musicians protect themselves?
Another view
Some parts of the industry support artists well.
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