The music just doesn’t seem organic - the videos make him look like he’s trying way too hard to be cool.
“The music just doesn’t seem organic “
The pedigree of the vast majority of tunes coming out of Nashville today.
Starting 10 years ago I used to follow a local kid who had a band and posted their stuff on youtube. Original country rock music with a bit of grit. Saw him play at a few shows and thought he was headed in the right direction for major success.
The guy goes to Nashville and gets sucked into the commercial side and the entire nature of his music changed to the codswallop we hear on the radio today.
I think the generation that was willing to willing to sacrifice and go on the road, play little venues to build a fan base has disappeared. The people today want the easier route and the lifestyle. If it’s codswallop the people want they’ll comply and give it to them.