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What does it mean?
Commercial interests have overshadowed the artistic integrity of music.
In plain terms
Business goals have taken over music creativity.
What can you take from it?
Watch out for money over art.

Where it applies

  • industry critique
  • artistic choice

Putting it to work

  • support independent artists
  • critique media

Questions to consider

  • How do you find independent music?

Another view

Some commercial success funds artistic creation.

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