The music industry has undergone massive changes since Exodus first formed in 1979, and even since bassist Jack Gibson joined the band in 1997. Back in those days, record sales were the driving force behind the industry. Nowadays, with most music being streamed on platforms like Spotify, the business model has shifted significantly. Streaming numbers now dictate much of the industry’s success, with physical album sales taking a back seat. As a result, revenue from concert tickets and merchandise has become more crucial than ever, especially since physical album sales no longer dominate the market. Given this landscape, it’s understandable why Gibson might struggle with what advice to offer young musicians navigating the modern music scene, which is so different from the environment he came up in.
In a recent interview with *The Danielle Bloom Podcast*, which was transcribed by Blabbermouth, Gibson was asked what advice he would give to both young musicians just starting out and to older musicians who may feel jaded. This question sparked a rather pessimistic—though arguably realistic—rant from Gibson about the current state of the music industry.
