JoeMartin on Nostr: I chose to fully embrace value for value because it is a direct fan to artist model. ...

I chose to fully embrace value for value because it is a direct fan to artist model. You can create the music you truly believe in, rather than trying to appease musical gatekeepers in the traditional industry. It seems that to succeeded in the current music business, you either already have to have contacts in a place of influence or already come from money. This has just been my observation over the last decade. Also, the whole industry is completely woke. Venues, labels, radios, festivals, booking agencies etc. They won't even touch you unless you fall into their group think. #V4V and #nostr is more than just a monetary upgrade for musicians. It gives the middle finger to the current industry and says, 'I'm going to make the music I want, build genuine connections with my fans who can support my career directly and there's nothing you can do about it.' So punk rock, I love it!