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I just read an interview with Jason Pettigrew, the editor of Alternative Press magazine. He said a lot of things that I agree with, and a lot of things that confused me. He talked about how some journalist are misinformed or not informed at all. They think that band members will be their friends if they write puff pieces. I agree with this, but only with certain bands...does that make sence? Like I couldn't write something bad about Panic at the Disco if I tried. I know that one of the rules in music critisism is to always find room for improvement. But I can't say anything bad about them. A perfect band for me to write about would probably be Forever the Sickest Kids. I like them, but I could see myself being able to pick out pieces of improvment for them as well.
I also loved how he called out bands like Nickleback. "Feel bad for people who like Matchbox 20 and nickleback, because you know part of them has died." I Love that! I donno why but there has always been something about Nickleback that has annoyed me. It seems as though they label themselves as being a Rock Band, but Pop-Rock is more an appropriate term. I have nothing against Pop-Rock, Jesus knows it probably makes up about 75% of my playlist. But mislabeling and fakeness does irk me.
He also talked about living off of being a journalist. He said you can definitely live off of it, but you also have to be aware that unless your a kiss-ass you'll mostly won't be riding first class. Those were not his exact words, but something like that. He also talked about how to be successful, you have to have passion, and love what you are doing. and even if you don't make a dime, at least you had fun. "Whats the difference between RS contributer Niel Strauss and a fanzine writer, one gets a check and the other is in love."
So basically I've learned that I can be succcessful doing what I want to, but i'll be dirt poor. Well it's not like i've ever been rich, so I don't care about that. It's just made me wonder if this is what I am meant to do. For a moment, I had a doubt. But now, I really don't. I can do this!