Are musicians really a lost cause? Finn McKenty's blunt statement hit a nerve, but instead of letting it spark outrage, I chose to reflect on the hard truth behind his words. As musicians, we pour our souls into our art, hoping the world will love it as much as we do. But too often, we fall short when it comes to getting that art out into the world.
The truth is, the platforms have changed, but the opportunities haven’t. The magazine spreads we dreamed of are now Instagram posts. The radio interviews we admired have evolved into podcasts. The glossy behind-the-scenes specials? They're just a YouTube upload away. With a simple shift in mindset, we can stop resisting these tools and start using them to get our music where it belongs—into the ears of people who will love it.
The question isn’t whether musicians are a lost cause. It’s whether we’re ready to stop clinging to the past and start embracing the opportunities right in front of us.
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