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The Levels of ‘Going Mainstream’

By Carles | May 7, 2009

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Sometimes I wonder how ‘mainstream’ a formerly independent artist can go. I feel like there are ‘levels of going mainstream’ which inspire an escalating amount of resentment/’backlash’ against u, depending on how mainstream your music/personal brand goes. I think it is ‘important for a band to [...]

Posted in Important Opinions on Alternative Music | Also tagged Mainstream Shit, MIA, Oprah, selling out | 72 Comments

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