i think the problem is the focus on money, as opposed to art culturally speaking.. unless you are wealthy, or from a wealthy background, staying afloat in the situation at present is almost impossible for musicians/artists, with rare exceptions.. i think this is a reflection on the values the society has adopted..
The attributes you listed that made Boston in the 80s a good place to be in a band, also made it a great place to be a music fan. Tons of good local bands playing affordable venues along with lots of used record stores with reasonable prices made it easier to take chances on bands that were new to me.
Where’s the future of music coming from? Likely somewhere econo.
In the past decade, whenever some band out of Brooklyn complained publicly about how little they were earning from streaming, I always had to laugh. Not everybody can be in a “four car garage band” like The Strokes.
Btw, never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I would one day interact with one of the members of Galaxie 500. Thank you also for those historic records.
and so many great bands in Boston back then! In CA we used to marvel at how amazing Salem 66, The Lyres, and so many other groups were. They inspired us (Vomit Launch!) and we were lucky to live in a similarly affordable place on the other side of the US (Chico, CA).
i think the problem is the focus on money, as opposed to art culturally speaking.. unless you are wealthy, or from a wealthy background, staying afloat in the situation at present is almost impossible for musicians/artists, with rare exceptions.. i think this is a reflection on the values the society has adopted..
The attributes you listed that made Boston in the 80s a good place to be in a band, also made it a great place to be a music fan. Tons of good local bands playing affordable venues along with lots of used record stores with reasonable prices made it easier to take chances on bands that were new to me.
Where’s the future of music coming from? Likely somewhere econo.
In the past decade, whenever some band out of Brooklyn complained publicly about how little they were earning from streaming, I always had to laugh. Not everybody can be in a “four car garage band” like The Strokes.
All thought-provoking stuff, thanks. And looking forward to hearing the old/new music
Thanks for recommending "When I’m Called," by Jake Xerxes Fussell. What a wonderful record. Thank you.
Thanks for recommending "When I’m Called," by Jake Xerxes Fussell. What a wonderful record. Thank you.
Jake is awesome
The details in this thing. So well done. Really a delight.
Btw, never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I would one day interact with one of the members of Galaxie 500. Thank you also for those historic records.
and so many great bands in Boston back then! In CA we used to marvel at how amazing Salem 66, The Lyres, and so many other groups were. They inspired us (Vomit Launch!) and we were lucky to live in a similarly affordable place on the other side of the US (Chico, CA).