It’s a really tough call. As I’ve said elsewhere, the list has previously been guilty of tipping acts before they’re ready - and it became an albatross for some of them.
Arguably it has over-corrected this year, but there are plenty of unknowns on there too.
Arguably it has over-corrected this year, but there are plenty of unknowns on there too.
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I appreciate you won’t say “Yeah, it’s a mess,” but when MVT is nearing the ticket levy to help grassroots venues, this implies R1 dismisses those artists. I know it does care, but imo the messaging is so disappointing.
I get the albatross point, but there’s a separate debate on the industry pressuring tastemakers - who should see through the hype if an artist isn’t ready (FLO.)
Again, I get the problem isn’t on you.