The problem is you’re thinking in terms of cultures and philosophies. You really think these bands, many of which only recently were able to quit their day jobs, are making business decisions based on being part of a certain kind of culture? These are guys and girls, enjoying what they do and making a living. These personal ideas and labels (sub-culture? really? im sure the guys in grizzly bear wake up in the morning, ready to get out in the world and fly the flag of a sub-culture) are only cared about and discussed by internet message board kids.
Your example is Fugazi? You really don’t see the difference between the ‘fuck the man’ dudes in Fugazi selling a song and Best Coast making a few bucks off Converse. It’s not being a “pawn” when you are mutually using each other. But if you wanna get worked up over your thesis, no worries. I won’t be losing any sleep from hearing Kid Cudi on a Vitamin Water commercial.
The problem is you’re thinking in terms of cultures and philosophies. You really think these bands, many of which only recently were able to quit their day jobs, are making business decisions based on being part of a certain kind of culture? These are guys and girls, enjoying what they do and making a living. These personal ideas and labels (sub-culture? really? im sure the guys in grizzly bear wake up in the morning, ready to get out in the world and fly the flag of a sub-culture) are only cared about and discussed by internet message board kids.
Your example is Fugazi? You really don’t see the difference between the ‘fuck the man’ dudes in Fugazi selling a song and Best Coast making a few bucks off Converse. It’s not being a “pawn” when you are mutually using each other. But if you wanna get worked up over your thesis, no worries. I won’t be losing any sleep from hearing Kid Cudi on a Vitamin Water commercial.