This week we discuss the myth of overnight success in the music industry. The idea that some unknown artist suddenly goes viral, signs a big deal, and becomes a household name is one of the most persistent and misleading myths in the music industry. With the exception of perhaps a handful of TV talent show types and the odd industry plant this 'if you build it they will come' fable usually misses out the years of hard work, constant rejection, and several initial failures that most successful artists actually have to endure...

Also GRIM17 goes off on one so listen out for an unusual ending!

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