Would You Sign This Band?
Bono recently pulled this band out of the audience and let them play "Out Of Control" onstage, on U2's instruments. Of course, major label A&R executives scrambled to find out who the band was, as reported in the L.A. Times, and I wouldn't be surprised if some label signed them. While the band, Exit, was on stage Bono said, "It pays to advertise." They were wise to advertise their live performance first and not their original songs.
Posted by sean on 11.05.05
This is why it's a good career move to sleep with members of internationally reknowned rock bands.
Posted by: scott at November 9, 2005 11:12 AM
Yes -- because if I were a major label, I wouldn't understand the difference between good music and promotion.
Expect rotation of Exit on your favorite pop radio station before Christmas.
Posted by: brent at November 9, 2005 12:28 PM
Interesting to listen to the Tah Dah's "The Cute Band" while looking at photo shoots from this band's website. They are definitely cute, and possibly tough, a formidable combination. Plus Bono likes them. I should probably listen to their songs, but I have so many other songs I really wanna listen to.
Sure, I'd sign them.
Posted by: Paul Z at November 10, 2005 11:11 PM
this is not going to be constructive.
i think you misunderstood "the cute band". its not aestheically literal. bono is psychotic and his opinion should never be valued. your life will only improve if you dont listen to "exit". because of this thinking, the majority musical interest is something to laugh for hours at. although, its safer that way, for the sake of deserved creativity. the desireable will stay at a distance while the trite and irritating will stay at the forefront, in easy arms reach. i have a feeling youve never pulled an arm muscle.
Posted by: brian at November 14, 2005 05:06 AM