The Wholesome Music Podcast
The DIY podcast about DIY music. Hosts Cameron Ljungkull and Augustus Watkins meet weekly to talk shop about indie music, the creative process, and the music industry.
The Wholesome Music Podcast
The Nostalgia Episode: Are Bands Obsolete? / Phone Bans at Raves / MP3 Players Return / Local Music In Decline
This episode has a decidedly backwards-looking approach. Did you know the last time a band had a #1 song on the US charts was all the way back in 2001? We dig into why are there so few bands in the charts these days. Next we look at two retro trends and discuss if they're linked as well as what they say about tech backlash in the music industry. Finally, we talk about why local music is in decline in Australia, why that matters globally, and what can be done about it.
Links
- Are bands becoming obsolete in the era of Spotify and individual stardom? by Dave Van Dyke, President Bridge Ratings Media Research
- Why Aren't Kids Starting Bands? - MattyBallz
- ‘Everyone’s in Sync’: Phone Ban on NYC Dance Floors Is Getting Rave Reviews
by Alexandra E. Petri for New York Times - Why are MP3 players making a comeback? By Dazed
- Australian local music is in decline, and UK, Canada aren't far behind by Music Business Worldwide
Recorded live at Secret Spot DTLA http://secretspotdtla.com
Cameron Ljungkull https://www.cameronljungkull.com
Augustus Watkins https://augustuswatkins.com
Cocaine Opera - Music PR https://cocaineopera.com/
