Considering the frequency of headlines praising fans and stans for their impact it may seem a strange time to put forth the argument that this impact is largely overrated. An oft-cited proof of concept is the uptick in voter registration following Taylor Swift’s
I tend to think that executives "blacklist" artists as a display of power; particularly to thwart corporate-political rivals or punish agents that have irked them. It's only very rarely about the artists themselves.
Absolutely, they are just inconveniences. The industry is so insular that it's more beneficial to keep on good terms with the power players and dismiss the others.
There are enough examples of proven money makers/critically acclaimed artists being held back that money/quality is not an acceptable excuse IMO.
I tend to think that executives "blacklist" artists as a display of power; particularly to thwart corporate-political rivals or punish agents that have irked them. It's only very rarely about the artists themselves.
Absolutely, they are just inconveniences. The industry is so insular that it's more beneficial to keep on good terms with the power players and dismiss the others.
There are enough examples of proven money makers/critically acclaimed artists being held back that money/quality is not an acceptable excuse IMO.
Great work as always! Really enjoy the bringing-back-down-to-Earth of that "what fans think they're doing" vs what they're capable of.