That’s why I called you tone-deaf, not even the article “mixed up” their magical swords. It’s saying “France’s ‘Excalibur’” referring to a sword-in-stone myth located in France, using its proper name a few lines in.

Using metaphors like that in titles is just a way to capture the readers attention. It’s the fastest and most succinct way to discribe the news and have everyone understand the point of the article. It’s not wrong, it’s a metaphor.

get annoyed when people mix up their magical swords

I get annoyed by people reading only the headline and feeling like they have something useful to contribute.

Most tone-deaf “Umm actually…” I’ve ever seen lmao

Edit: “Excalibur” is obviously a metaphor for “sword in stone”

They’re now all using WAN facing Windows 7 machines!

I thought for sure the billionaires ice coffin would’ve made that list.

With the entire world having access to internet by now, isn’t it only logical there’s a massive increase in quantity of music being available? One figurative spotlight for a factor of thousands more possible successful artists. But at the same time the internet provides significantly more ways to discover and get people togheter.

“Harder” for the average artist is not how I would describe it, I think being a successful artist requires a different skillset then it used to. You have to be more tech/web literate or know someone who is to start. But it’s still a grind, just like it used to be.

The internet does provide a way to instant fame. I’ve seen Youtube sets of people DJ’ing in their bedroom get noticed and overnight they are playing for hundreds of people. Yet again for the average artist it’s a grind for years.

For context, I do collect vinyl so spend way to much on records, obviously not the average music listener. Sidenote: genres could be fluctuating in popularity, making it easier for some and harder for others.

I disagree with the sentiment that the music scene is getting worse, we are getting more content than ever but it’s also much more discoverable, searchable and groupable.

I was just at an insane EDM festival the other day and all artists there were up and coming 25-30 y/o, people who are touring Europe doing gigs all over the place. They were selected because they are amazing DJ’s with their own style, playlist and original songs.

Finding music, an artist or even an album you enjoy is just as hard as it used to be, but go into a local record shop, a local venue and ask them what bands you should check out, you’ll see the same spirit people had 20-30 years ago going to gigs.

You know what I think Mr Beato? I think you are heavily out of touch with the modern music scene.

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ALL HAIL THE HYPNOGHAIK

Nah, the same reason why DJ’s can be good or bad. Guiding the vibe of the audience is what they do, playing with the tension and energy of the crowd. Pleasing a crowd is easier than one specific person though, but the same rules apply when picking songs for yourself.