It’s a shame that major labels suppress the rise of punk and other counterculture genres for formulaic repeats. Detroit is a hotbed of garage bands and punks who continue to be ignored since the ‘70s with Iggy Pop et al. With the exception of the surprise rise of White Stripes and HRH Jack White. To think middle America can’t relate to t…
It’s a shame that major labels suppress the rise of punk and other counterculture genres for formulaic repeats. Detroit is a hotbed of garage bands and punks who continue to be ignored since the ‘70s with Iggy Pop et al. With the exception of the surprise rise of White Stripes and HRH Jack White. To think middle America can’t relate to the wild side is insane-- blue collar, middle America is birthing and rearing these sounds as we speak! What we need is a champion by way of a regional record label to give acts a career ladder (think what Sub Pop did for grunge). I thought Third Man Records was that beacon, but they favor their Nashville presence -- the new Vegas of live music -- with the Detroit scene once again abandoned for shiny, polished machines. Missed opportunities abounding.
I agree! I will give Jack mad props for furthering the vinyl notion....whether acquiring pressing plants or building more, and just being a general rock and vinyl ambassador, however more mired in corporatism he may or may not have become. I've had the pleasure of having one of Jack's Austin-based A&R cats (I'm in N. Austin, as well) as an FR&B subscriber since my 8/21 Substack start (https://substack.com/profile/45893217-mark-chance)!
I'll be around for SX, but I never go (crowds, expense, crowds, traffic, crowds, parking, did I mention crowds?). Holler, though, when you come, and we can get together! You'll have my e-mail shortly, as I'll be subscribing!!
It’s a shame that major labels suppress the rise of punk and other counterculture genres for formulaic repeats. Detroit is a hotbed of garage bands and punks who continue to be ignored since the ‘70s with Iggy Pop et al. With the exception of the surprise rise of White Stripes and HRH Jack White. To think middle America can’t relate to the wild side is insane-- blue collar, middle America is birthing and rearing these sounds as we speak! What we need is a champion by way of a regional record label to give acts a career ladder (think what Sub Pop did for grunge). I thought Third Man Records was that beacon, but they favor their Nashville presence -- the new Vegas of live music -- with the Detroit scene once again abandoned for shiny, polished machines. Missed opportunities abounding.
I agree! I will give Jack mad props for furthering the vinyl notion....whether acquiring pressing plants or building more, and just being a general rock and vinyl ambassador, however more mired in corporatism he may or may not have become. I've had the pleasure of having one of Jack's Austin-based A&R cats (I'm in N. Austin, as well) as an FR&B subscriber since my 8/21 Substack start (https://substack.com/profile/45893217-mark-chance)!
I moved from ATX to Detroit in 2021. Will be back for SXSW. Will you be around? Maybe we can connect IRL.
I'll be around for SX, but I never go (crowds, expense, crowds, traffic, crowds, parking, did I mention crowds?). Holler, though, when you come, and we can get together! You'll have my e-mail shortly, as I'll be subscribing!!
Excellent! I’m co-hosting a couple of “off” SX events in south Austin but am otherwise free. Let’s figure something out 🤘🏻