One of the things that excited me about the web from the first time I used it was the concept of it creating a level playing field where any user could communicate any message, any time. I was reminded of this wonderful aspect of the web when I headed to the official Everything But The Girl web site the other day. Below is the opening paragraph on the site. To my way of thinking, the web fulfills it’s intended purpose when an artist can directly communicate with its fans, and even criticize the media companies that control their musical destiny.
“… we put together a great alternative album of old cuts and stuff due for release this summer, but it seems the bean-counters at WEA are reluctant to play ball. virgin are keen to put the thing together, but we are stuck in the middle of shitty major record company politics. sorry, everyone.”