minka
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Ed said:I don’t think the article on pay-to-play is related to what Alex said in the interview. It’s kinda sad that people are jumping down his throat for not liking The Jimmy Cake. I’m sure most people have bands they don’t like, and just because a lot of people on Thumped are mates with The Jimmy Cake, or are in The Jimmy Cake doesn’t make Alex’s opinion any less valid than someone who thinks The Jimmy Cake are fantastic. I think it’s great that Morello aren’t back slapping folks to get support slots (which, like it or not happens a lot) and trying to appease the clique which everyone claims doesn’t exist, but came out in force today. Not liking a band, or criticising a band doesn’t make Alex or Morello bad people. I happen to disagree with his opinion about The Jimmy Cake, it doesn’t mean I’m right and he’s wrong or vice versa.
actually, i really don't mind people not being fans of the cake (well, that's not true, i seethe with resentment and plot to burn down their houses...), and if alex doesn't like us, then fair enough.
however, i do get a bit miffed by the "people who make non-mainstream music do it out of some kind of wilfulness/desire to be cool/indier than thou" thang. i make the kind of music i make because i like it. simple as that.