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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

It's a nice surprise to be treated like kings!' Why are mid-level British indie bands massive in China?

British indie bands are finding enthusiastic Chinese fanbases and financially viable, all-inclusive touring opportunities as domestic returns decline.
fromThe Wire Magazine - Adventures In Modern Music
1 month ago

(Not) playing in the band - The Wire

For several years, the supposed death of the band has been cropping up in state-of-the-nation style music discourse. The obvious culprit? Financial hurdles of the sort that even successful bands can no longer overcome. This autumn, Garbage vocalist Shirley Manson launched a diatribe against the unsustainable realities of touring. Meanwhile, UK post-punk four piece Dry Cleaning were forced to postpone their US concerts due to "increasingly hostile economic forces".
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fromVulture
3 months ago

The Race to Secure the Next Big Rock Reunion

Big-money offers for band reunions are constant, but some musicians refuse, valuing finality and beliefs over lucrative reunion tours.
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fromConsequence
5 months ago

Touring as a Small Band Is a Financial Nightmare. Here's Why I Did It Anyway

Touring as a small band in 2025 is financially precarious due to high ticket prices, Ticketmaster controversies, rising costs, and venue-fill challenges.
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