Image> music?

[justcordell717]

Has the actual music become completely subordinate to image/aesthetic?

 

[taymane23]

yes.

 

[flesh prince]

People buy into the brand more so than the music.

 

[og lil nut]

Easily.

There are a ton of artists getting away with subpar music because their image is the main attraction

 

[rillo561]

Been like this for a while.

 

[SoleByThePound]

For all of the simple minded sheep, absolutely.

 

[cash money 1999]

Since the invention of music videos .

 

[justcordell717]

Been working on some music of my own and spook myself every time I see a new artist/video. Sometimes I feel like I may not be "left field" enough

 

[king arthur]

#hat

 

[king arthur]

@hat

 

[flesh prince]

Been working on some music of my own and spook myself every time I see a new artist/video. Sometimes I feel like I may not be "left field" enough

You probably aren't.

People buy into the lifestyle/brand/aesthetic. The music is definitely secondary. No one cares about an average joe making music.

 

[justcordell717]

Any advice?