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“I hate the industry even more now, no bands get nurtured anymore. Labels only spend money promoting acts they know will be Top Ten. I find it offensive spending $2 million on a video.” quote by Siouxsie Sioux
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“I hate the industry even more now, no bands get nurtured anymore. Labels only spend money promoting acts they know will be Top Ten. I find it offensive spending $2 million on a video.”

Siouxsie Sioux

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Source Interview: Music Industry Commentary, 2023

The speaker criticizes the music industry's focus on profit over nurturing new talent, highlighting excessive spending on proven acts.

In simple terms: Industry prioritizes profit over new artists.

Key Takeaway

Support emerging artists.

Themes

music industry commercialization artistic integrity

Mood

frustrated critical

Type

industry critique commentary

When to use this quote

  • record label decisions
  • artist promotion
  • budget planning

Key Concepts

profit motive talent development budget allocation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can new bands gain exposure without big budgets?
  • What alternatives exist to traditional label promotion?
A Different Perspective

Industry may argue financial risk management.

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