Cory Doctorow writes very well about your first section topic. What you call “Amazonification” he calls “Enshittification”, which is a term I really enjoy!
I feel very seen by this post (in a lovely positive way!).
Perhaps something to do with having worked in an indie shop in my past and loving the community element, but sharing music with friends and family has always been important - I really don't understand how any genuine music fan would want to hide away an artist they love purely so they could play the "I was into them before..." card.
Love this, Paul! Yeah, I'm totally with you, sharing is caring for sure.
And I can absolutely attest to you being one of these Upholder-Listeners who has been around and following me for a long time, it makes such a difference to have folks like you in the team. Even more so when you and the family shared such a bizarre experience at Sewerby Hall. I feel like we'll be dining out on that story for many years to come 😂
Speaking of shows over your way - Saturday 7th February next year at midday at Hull Minster 😉
Thanks Siméon, once again a great analysis and food for thought. I can now take pride in being an Upholder-Listener! Your question why are you a music fan is also quite interesting. My father was passionate about music, organised concerts etc. There was always music at home. I guess there’s both a genetic and an acquired element. His passion was baroque music, and as a teenager mine was rock music. But there was never any argument, we had a mutual understanding - for example he let me use his top class stereo, and although he never told me to, I played my music only when he was not home out of respect for his musical sensibility. Our paths crossed for the first time with a Dead Can Dance almost medieval album. It was such joy to be listening to the same music!
Mimi, this is such a lovely thing to read! It sounds like such a special and interesting relationship, and that shared interest in music is just really lovely to read and hear about. Thank you for sharing! And you are definitely one of the most dedicated Upholder-Listeners, for sure!!
Cory Doctorow writes very well about your first section topic. What you call “Amazonification” he calls “Enshittification”, which is a term I really enjoy!
ah yes, indeed! It's all just one big shit fest!
I feel very seen by this post (in a lovely positive way!).
Perhaps something to do with having worked in an indie shop in my past and loving the community element, but sharing music with friends and family has always been important - I really don't understand how any genuine music fan would want to hide away an artist they love purely so they could play the "I was into them before..." card.
Have a great weekend!
Love this, Paul! Yeah, I'm totally with you, sharing is caring for sure.
And I can absolutely attest to you being one of these Upholder-Listeners who has been around and following me for a long time, it makes such a difference to have folks like you in the team. Even more so when you and the family shared such a bizarre experience at Sewerby Hall. I feel like we'll be dining out on that story for many years to come 😂
Speaking of shows over your way - Saturday 7th February next year at midday at Hull Minster 😉
Ooh, a hometown show!
I'll try and spread the word as much as possible, but me and my Son will definitely be there!
Thanks Siméon, once again a great analysis and food for thought. I can now take pride in being an Upholder-Listener! Your question why are you a music fan is also quite interesting. My father was passionate about music, organised concerts etc. There was always music at home. I guess there’s both a genetic and an acquired element. His passion was baroque music, and as a teenager mine was rock music. But there was never any argument, we had a mutual understanding - for example he let me use his top class stereo, and although he never told me to, I played my music only when he was not home out of respect for his musical sensibility. Our paths crossed for the first time with a Dead Can Dance almost medieval album. It was such joy to be listening to the same music!
Mimi, this is such a lovely thing to read! It sounds like such a special and interesting relationship, and that shared interest in music is just really lovely to read and hear about. Thank you for sharing! And you are definitely one of the most dedicated Upholder-Listeners, for sure!!