The music industry is suffering and has less money than ever before. Last night, while watching BBC3 I found out why; it’s being wasted on "TRENDY" bands that will release an EP of five tracks, then get dropped as soon as the next “trendy” band appears.
I can't really mention specifics, but bands like this will all be gone before next summer. Now, this isn’t their fault. It’s the labels for being fickle and for making bands think it’s easy to make a living out of music by all playing the same thing or by exploiting the latest trend. Well, trends come and go quicker than every before and in turn, so will those bands.
So this only strengthens my commitment to work with artists who I think will be around longer than four months and one album. I am now on a mission to find the first band to record in my new studio, AudioBeach Studios, in October. I will record, mix and master two tracks FOR FREE for the right band. The right band will be talented, have a personality, be able to control their egos, have fresh ideas and, above all, be working really hard to get to where they want to be.
I’ll announce more info about my “Talent Search” later in September but start thinking now if you are the right band or if you know of the right band to benefit from a top-quality single/demo.
Follow me on Twitter @ForbesColeman to be the first to hear about my "Talent Search"
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