Ass Quote by Justin Vernon
“Indie rock is just as susceptible - if not more susceptible - to all the gross things about people becoming total ass clowns in music, and only worrying about money and image. I'm not interested in being a part of that.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2014 interview with Rolling Stone, 2014
Indie rock often falls prey to commercial pressures and pretentious behavior, compromising authenticity.
In simple terms: Indie rock can become shallow and money‑driven.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize artistic integrity over profit.
Themes
authenticity
commercialism
music industry
art vs commerce
culture
ego
Mood
frustrated
determined
critical
Type
advice
critical analysis
When to use this quote
- musician
- record label negotiations
- festival planning
- social media branding
- budget decisions
Key Concepts
artistic integrity
consumerism
image management
industry pressure
creative compromise
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance artistic vision with financial reality?
- What signs indicate a community is becoming inauthentic?
A Different Perspective
Success may still require some financial compromise to sustain a career.
![“Licensing is how indie rock people make a living these days, so whatever about that. But I want good films and good placement for the songs because I want to be exclusive. I don't want to just sign it away because I don't want songs to lose meaning, but I'm also...I don't care [that] Wilco sold…” quote by Justin Vernon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/745/justin-vernon-4380_care_licensing-is-how-indie-rock-people-make_317128.jpg)
![“I feel like this thing [that] we're rocking back and forth like we're stuck in a snow bank and we all sort of know it. I feel like people are getting less and less pretentious and less and less hip - hopefully.” quote by Justin Vernon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/41a/justin-vernon-4380_back-and-forth_i-feel-like-this-thing-that-we-re-rockin_219283.jpg)
