I’ve heard it from artists in more than a couple meetings, podcasts, videos…read it in more than a couple articles, social media posts and interviews…
Regarding the new song or the new record or the new hair or new logo…
‘We just don’t care about what people think anymore.’
As though it’s an enlightened achievement, a badge of honor and maturity.
And maybe…just maybe it could be. Just maybe what is actually meant by it is…
“It’s not that we don’t care about what people think anymore and are now completely selfish, inconsiderate, detached and narcissistic…but rather, we simply know better than ever before the group of people whose thoughts we care deeply for, and if you’re not on that train we’re happy to not have you on board.”
Yeah, that’s probably what you meant.
***A short note to the crew who came over here today from Seth’s blog. I’m glad you’re here. The quickest of refreshers: I live in Nashville, I played bass for a bunch of artists, then I was in a band called The Kicksfor most of my 20’s, now I’m a live show producer (i.e. don’t used the cat walk till the 3rd song, smile more during that outro) and develop artists overall careers.
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I’m always interested in your perspective, whether affirming or dissenting. Continue the conversation anytime: gabethebassplayer@gmail.com