Better Quote by G-Dragon

I know that often times a lot of people who work in music, whether they be labels and so on or even artists, want…

— K'naan

I have had very little interest in being an icon or visual representation for my music. I like playing music with my bandmates and…

— Jorge Elbrecht

I'm always trying to push myself into unfamiliar places with the music, sometimes without success, I have to admit. But I'd rather be there…

— Michael Gira

I understand that, because there are so many musicians, you have to make artists into brands, but I sometimes feel like I have to…

— Mitski

You should always choose your associations wisely because people create impressions around the music.

— Alan Palomo

What I place most importance on is trying to create more opportunities to showcase the music, in a way that new listeners will be…

— Joe Hisaishi

It's nice to be recognized for what you do, but that doesn't satisfy what I wanted out of this music, which is for people…

— Boots Riley

I think it's really important to show new styles of song and music. I think that's what people want to see and hear from…

— BoA

I think if you don't be proactive about how you want your music to be visually represented, I think other people will do it…

— Lizzy Plapinger

I think the music that you make, often it's even better if you identify with other people.

— James Blake

I don't really like being recognised, to be honest. People say nice things and stuff, but I'm not really in it for that side…

— Rag'n'Bone Man

I think it's important, if you are an artist, to use your music to stand up for what you believe in.

— Tracy Chapman