I was thinking about the increase in emphasis on merch more today.
Touring large is very expensive. I can see the need for merch tables at shows to help offset those expenses. And I guess it’s not bad to offer a wider variety of stuff. But as godwina noted elsewhere, the FOMO, fake limited run stuff is disappointing.
Maybe we wouldn’t be in this place if it weren’t for Napster!!!! I just wish more or even as many people cared about buying the actual music as much as buying all the other stuff…
I wonder what would happen if a really large artist was able to decide just not to offer any merch. How would people react? Hard to imagine.
I wonder what would happen if a really large artist was able to decide just not to offer any merch. How would people react? Hard to imagine.
Not a really large artist, but a band infamous for their lack of merch. This is what happens. Other people profit off of the band. It's unfortunate, but wow, we are an extremely materialistic and consumerist culture.
I wonder what would happen if a really large artist was able to decide just not to offer any merch. How would people react? Hard to imagine.
Not a really large artist, but a band infamous for their lack of merch. This is what happens. Other people profit off of the band. It's unfortunate, but wow, we are an extremely materialistic and consumerist culture.
Yes, one of the many reasons I love Fugazi!!!! ✌️ And yes, I have wondered with TC what they may have to agree to in terms of merchandise (Funkapops, anyone?) as part of a larger contract, if anything…
Rampant capitalism aside, i do think the different designs for each city/night are a cool way of supporting local artists.
I just hope the artists are getting a nice profit share! Am sure El Bobbo is making that happen for them. I saw that artist Matt Lineham got to meet his idol at a show, which is a bonus :-)
And at least the merch is relatively affordable. I opted out of buying a dM shirt at Twickenham cos it was 40 quid !!!
Rampant capitalism aside, i do think the different designs for each city/night are a cool way of supporting local artists. !!
One of the main reasons I'm buying them. I am running out of wall space though haha so i just bought the new York poster (the one where is is a cartoon) the purple Philly poster. I really love the poster that looks surreal i think it's Oregon. I also got a tee and bag with the logo and of course the moon on it. Hee hee
Rampant capitalism aside, i do think the different designs for each city/night are a cool way of supporting local artists. !!
One of the main reasons I'm buying them. I am running out of wall space though haha so i just bought the new York poster (the one where is is a cartoon) the purple Philly poster. I really love the poster that looks surreal i think it's Oregon. I also got a tee and bag with the logo and of course the moon on it. Hee hee
you are definitely a CURE Fanatic,you did the right thing
And i mean it.
Last Edit: Jun 28, 2023 14:56:06 GMT 1 by figie: support the artist,support the band
One of the main reasons I'm buying them. I am running out of wall space though haha so i just bought the new York poster (the one where is is a cartoon) the purple Philly poster. I really love the poster that looks surreal i think it's Oregon. I also got a tee and bag with the logo and of course the moon on it. Hee hee
you are definitely a CURE Fanatic,you did the right thing
I have posters from 2016 and Pasadena Daydream and adding six from this tour, plus the setlist from NYC Night 3. Once I get all the new stuff framed and up I'll share!
I have posters from 2016 and Pasadena Daydream and adding six from this tour, plus the setlist from NYC Night 3. Once I get all the new stuff framed and up I'll share!
I have posters from 2016 and Pasadena Daydream and adding six from this tour, plus the setlist from NYC Night 3. Once I get all the new stuff framed and up I'll share!
Where do you guys find the wall space?!
Oh yeah, houses.
I have a small music studio that's where mine are but not i can get the rest in there, might have to start coming up my bedroom haha