Zahara

It would seem recording artists at some point during their careers will stand before a crossroad and they will be confronted with a choice: Sacrifice artistry for commercialism or Sacrifice commercialism for artistry. Of course, both choices each have their own respective pros and cons. Artistry Over Commercialism If an artist chooses artistry then even if the artist doesn't make an exuberant amount of money, or has wide mass appeal, they are staying true to their art and self by placing their art over commercial gain. They are not going to water down their sound or censor their artistic vision. In the end, as long as they're able to make a comfortable living even if their art or appeal is considered niche, at least they'll still be able to make a living off of their passion. However, there are some recording artists who are able to still have mass commercial success without sacrificing their artistry.   Commercialism Over Artistry If an artist chooses commercialism then th...

  We have entered a new decade the 2020s and I couldn't help wonder given the current state of the world if we are perhaps experiencing some similar events that occurred back then during the Roaring Twenties but in reverse order. For example, an economic downturn is currently taking place at the beginning of the decade due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

       No one in the media and entertainment industry; could have possibly been prepared for the disruption and devasting effects that a worldwide pandemic (COVID-19) would unleash upon the industry. According to an article written on Observer , the global COVID-19 pandemic has roughly cost the entertainment industry $30 billion and that amount continues to climb.     Life before the pandemic feels almost like a distant memory. Pre-COVID-19, concertgoers would typically purchase their tickets in advance and fill a variety of venues: from small theatres and clubs to mid-size arenas, or large stadiums to see their favorite artist(s) perform. However, given the current circumstances of the world, musicians, entertainment, and media companies are now having to shift to new entertaining methods or expand upon existing platforms to provide quality entertainment to their audiences.     In the COVID-19 Era, the new 'normal' as far as concerts are concerne...