
New Media IRL: "New Release" by Yacht

None of these paths is at all appealing to me personally. Instead, the path I’m opting into is one where we evolve with change rather than fight it, while holding onto and manifesting the values that are most core to who we are.
This is the spirit behind Metalabel — an operating system for groups of creative people to release work together
... See moreYancey Strickler • The old shit doesn't work anymore
The people who created this mess will eventually pay a price for their carelessness and greed.
And then what happens?
The last people standing might just be the musicians—and, of course, those fans who genuinely care about music. If we’re lucky they will build something new on the ruins.
And then what happens?
The last people standing might just be the musicians—and, of course, those fans who genuinely care about music. If we’re lucky they will build something new on the ruins.
Ted Gioia • The Music Business is Healthy Again? Really?

[On musicians in the content creator era] We are not artists any more. We are content creators for giant platforms, and nobody asked us. We are involuntary employees. And I'm scared It's getting worse.
— Fabio, an Italian producer.
