More than 99% of bands are going to struggle and will never make it to the big time.
I played Little League ball but never made the pros. But I moved on and didn't feel bitter about it.
Who are you trying to fool here?
Fooling no one. I am bitter, very bitter. But like I said up thread, only as a consumer, not as a former player. The farm teams have been decimated by the “new” distro model. Less and less are taking the leap and really trying to do it compared to years past, because there is nothing to make. Even on the smallest of levels. Sure everyone can put out a record, but there is no fire to forge them. It’s just dying on the vine. It’s sad to me.
Now when, Hollywood and its multi-million dollar investments start to equal a paltry return, people will notice the drop in product quality and the Fed will step in. Can’t wait to sit back and laugh then.