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If everyone in the music business were brutally honest about what their intentions were then you could sort things out, but it's all smoke and mirrors.

I think, basically, the music industry is scattered and in a mess. I think you've got lots of people that are so-called 'experts' that have no idea where it's headed.

The tricky thing is music is supposed to be very mysterious; the way it's made is mysterious. Then people like to get upset with the music business.

There's something missing in the music industry today... and it's music. Songs you hear don't last, it's just product fed to you by the industry.

I still don't understand the music industry that much. Everything I learned was from hanging out with rock musicians in studios. I certainly have respect for those who make music their livelihood.

When people listen to artists, and you turn on the radio, it's a lot of gimmicks. And that's real. So I take it like there's nobody keeping it honest and truthful no more, especially as far as young teenagers and females.

But anyone who knows anything about the music industry knows it's not only about the music.

Today, music is great for entertainment, but it is lacking soul; it's lacking substance, and it's difficult to find good stuff. There are too many corporate interests. It's not about the actual music because it's about the corporation, and music just becomes part of a package.

The music industry's very laid back while I'm very, very aggressive.

The music industry has been hijacked by corporate interests, but the way music affects people and resonates with them hasn't changed.