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Streaming Music Isn't a Free Market. It's a Regulated Monopoly.

The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie

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Ironic Roots and Musical Evolution

This chapter explores Camper Van Beethoven's ironic sensibility in response to hardcore punk rock, focusing on their influential song 'Take the Skinheads Bowling' and its impact on their career trajectory. It discusses the band's balance of irony and seriousness in lyrics, the evolution of punk music, and the changing dynamics of the indie music scene in the 80s and 90s. The conversation also addresses the challenges of artistic integrity amid commercial success and the shifting perceptions of what it means to 'sell out' in the music industry.

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