Speed Bump by Dave Coverly for July 19, 2023

Sorry dude. I’ll have no regrets.

His next song is about the stack of his CDs they aren’t buying.

They’re not buying it.

For crying out loud people Do you not look in a mirror before going out. Buy my new t-shirt. I’m not gettin’ rich on my singing.

“Taylor Slow”?

☹️

My dad wanted me to go into his clothing business, but I said “no, man, I gotta live for my art”.

Now buy one of my tee shirts please.

The performers’ merch table has been an important part of their revenue stream during a time when physical media sales have dropped precipitously and they get a small pittance every time their music is streamed. Ticketmaster/Live Nation – never missing an opportunity to screw over both the artist and consumer – have recently instituted taking a 20% cut of merch sold at their venues.

I suffered for my music. Now it’s your turn.

It will prove you were there, that you heard of him first.

Do they EVER stop promoting?