How the cost of living crisis affects underground music economics

How the cost of living crisis affects underground music economics

Today's short sharp metal shock is about the rising cost of underground music economics, shipping and buying vinyl, wholesale rates, the huge dip in sales for most small labels, how can they survive? and a look at how much money is left after posting out some signed Primordial vinyls to pay off debt.....I think you can guess the answer. Whose to blame? Putin, good old fashioned opportunistic price gouging or is it all part of some systematic plan to close small businesses?

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I got the gas station Blues.....

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In today's podcast I cast a cranky middle aged eye over the whole debacle surrounding the band Vitriol, where members were left at gas stations, tours ended, gofundme's started and tears for the gram....

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A chat w / Sakis from ROTTING CHRIST

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The Black Metal Streisand effect

The Black Metal Streisand effect

In today's episode I consider the Streisand effect, how responding to critics and attention can create more noise, how I once gave a lecture in Black Metal once upon a time, would that work now? and h...

14 Nov 202533min

Winning and losing at the music industry game

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In today's episode I discuss taking on the music industry at it's own game, using the parameters, platforms and apps to your advantage through the rise of the band Castle Rat, how it works for some an...

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When an album comes along and shows you exactly what you were missing.....

When an album comes along and shows you exactly what you were missing.....

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Am I my brothers keeper? should artists be responsible for the beliefs of others?

Am I my brothers keeper? should artists be responsible for the beliefs of others?

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