Trent Reznor Again Outraged By Record Label - Will Make Future Releases Available Online - Page 2
Like the out-of-control crowd and the dismantling of authority at that venue — which spiraled into a dangerous riot — Trent has always railed against those who would take advantage of their position of power. And while some artists talk crap about how unfair the music industry is to their fans, Trent's the kind of person to put his money where his mouth is. So what's Trent's response to the label's price-gouging his fans?
"I've have one record left that I owe a major label, then I will never be seen in a situation like this again. If I could do what I want right now, I would put out my next album, you could download it from my site at as high a bit-rate as you want, pay $4 through PayPal. Come see the show and buy a T-shirt if you like it. I would put out a nicely packaged merchandise piece, if you want to own a physical thing. And it would come out the day that it's done in the studio, not this "Let's wait three months" bulls---."
I like the sound of that. Trent is one of those rare figures who can still remember what it's like to be a fan, despite being far removed from that aspect. He has always seemed a person of high principles and that is something I can respect and appreciate!
Trent, I would happily pay $10 to $20 for your music, as long as you release it on your terms. Oh, and I will cheerfully bear your children should you need that as well!
Photo source: Rolling Stone.com
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