Covered Quote by Tracey Thorn
“I think perhaps people don't dig deep enough when they're looking for covers, so you get the same things covered over and over again and there are 'go-to' songwriters that people choose.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2015, The Guardian, "The Art of Cover Songs"
People often choose familiar songwriters, leading to repetitive covers and missed fresh talent.
In simple terms: Choosing familiar songwriters repeats covers.
Key Takeaway
Seek new songwriters for fresh covers.
Themes
creativity
music industry
diversity
Mood
reflective
optimistic
Type
advisory
inspirational
When to use this quote
- record label scouting
- playlist curation
- radio programming
Key Concepts
cover songs
artist selection
market saturation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you discover emerging songwriters?
- What risks do you accept when deviating from known hits?
A Different Perspective
New talent may lack proven track record, risking audience reception.
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