Inverting the normal picture of sociability seems kind of dystopic, but that's just because it's still novel. It's actually kind of utopian to go to take in a show online—at no risk and little cost—and be entertained by the music and millions of jokes and observations, all of which you can participate in.
Lollapalooza, Music Industry | on July 26, 2011 There are four versions of Lasers. There's the album Lupe Fiasco thought he made, the one his label thought he made; and there’s the album the critics heard, and the one fans heard. It turns out the record label and the fans have a better idea of Lupe Fiasco's Lasers than the artist and critics.
Hip-Hop, Music Industry | on March 22, 2011 The radio is an arm of the corporate-controlled music machine, but so is just about everything. There aren’t many anarcho-freegan record labels. While its prescriptive powers are strong, it’s ultimately a reflection of what people want to hear. Like a good democracy, it’s imperfect, messy, and gives you exactly what you deserve.
Music Industry, Radio | on December 14, 2010