But most artists hide behind management.
Oh, we didnt know, they say.
If they say they do not, theyre either fucking stupid or lying.
The Cure perform at the Hollywood Bowl on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in Los Angeles, CAGary Coronado / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images
The record circles themes of greed, inequality, and monetization.
I thought, We dont need to make all this money.
My fights with the label have all been about how we can price things lower, Smith explained.
You dont want to charge as much as the market will let you.
He added: If people save on the tickets, they buy beer or merch.
There is goodwill, they will come back next time.
It is a self-fulfilling good vibe and I dont understand why more people dont do it.
