Monotone founder Ian Montone, who manages Jack White, Vampire Weekend and LCD Soundsystem, has weighed in on the state of the music business, arguing that the industry has mistaken social media followings for genuine fan communities as culture becomes increasingly homogenized.
In wide-ranging comments, Montone also addressed the ongoing rush by labels and investors to acquire music catalogs, along with the growing influence of artificial intelligence on how music is made and consumed. He framed these shifts as part of a broader question about what audiences are actually seeking from artists and culture at large.
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