Underground Fossils was an indie rap focused blog run by myself (Dimxsk) and by Trylemma, who passed August 3rd, 2024 from liver failure of unknown origin at the age of 34. We mostly posted week or twice weekly, the bulk of which were rare rips we made, found on old blogs, he acquired through his insanely broad connection to the scene, etc. We did all we could to make sure we didn't post stuff that (1) You could still reasonably buy from the artist directly, (2) You could reasonably buy secondhand for cheap, (3) You could download easily elsewhere, (4) The artist(s) asked us not to for any reason.
Being involved in this blog was some of the most fun I ever had, even if at times it was time consuming, challenging or intimidating (having a readership). It was the product of one of the best friendships I've ever had. If I could say one last thing, it's to encourage all of you: if you have the time and desire, make your own UGF. Find a friend who loves this shit like you do and build it together. It will bring you incredible joy, enhance your connection to this amazing community, and change your life in unexpected and exciting ways. I know it did mine. Love you all!
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
New Music: Giovanni Marks - 2 Plaza 2
New one from Giovanni Marks (Subtitle) out fresh today! Peep some familiar faces including Imani, Thavius Beck, and Koreatown Oddity. Check it out below and stay crev!
Sounds good! Don't understand why some artists charge so much for a download tho. Not a chance i'm ever paying $22.22 for a digital 25 minute album! Seen some way higher than that even.
I think the 22.22 was cause it came out 2/22. Either way, a little steep but not terrible. I remember that god fahim and mach hommy dropping super limited EPs and albums monthly for hundreds to thousands of dollars because they knew they had a small but die hard fanbase and took full advantage of that. I'm glad that trend fizzled out but artist pay still sucks
Yeah, I'm totally aware of that. I buy albums on Bandcamp every week but the value some put on their own work can be unrealistic sometimes. If I'm only getting digital content and no physical product, don't charge the same price as a vinyl record or often even more. If an EP is $5 or an album is $10 - $12 I'm much more likely to throw money down and support the artist. I do that and always buy physical if I can do. Like there's an artist called Obijuan who charges $20 / $25 for a 15 minute release? Even $300 for one release. Makes no sense to me when everything is getting so much expensive and we need to double-think what we buy. Underground music will never be something to make a living off for the most part. When streaming continues to fuck the smaller artist, paying for a download should be seen as a more positive and affordable alternate.
Sounds good! Don't understand why some artists charge so much for a download tho. Not a chance i'm ever paying $22.22 for a digital 25 minute album! Seen some way higher than that even.
ReplyDeleteI think the 22.22 was cause it came out 2/22. Either way, a little steep but not terrible. I remember that god fahim and mach hommy dropping super limited EPs and albums monthly for hundreds to thousands of dollars because they knew they had a small but die hard fanbase and took full advantage of that. I'm glad that trend fizzled out but artist pay still sucks
Delete@Napkins, because, they need to eat and live. Digital is now the medium by which they try to achieve those needs.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I'm totally aware of that. I buy albums on Bandcamp every week but the value some put on their own work can be unrealistic sometimes. If I'm only getting digital content and no physical product, don't charge the same price as a vinyl record or often even more. If an EP is $5 or an album is $10 - $12 I'm much more likely to throw money down and support the artist. I do that and always buy physical if I can do. Like there's an artist called Obijuan who charges $20 / $25 for a 15 minute release? Even $300 for one release. Makes no sense to me when everything is getting so much expensive and we need to double-think what we buy. Underground music will never be something to make a living off for the most part. When streaming continues to fuck the smaller artist, paying for a download should be seen as a more positive and affordable alternate.
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