Economics and Art

Using the recent internet gossip about Chappell Roan's background, maral-ol dives into why we’re all so obsessed with the "self-made" artist narrative. They point out that the backlash isn't just about celebrity drama—it's actually about a much bigger economic anxiety. Essentially, as the music industry gets more expensive to break into, it feels like independent music is becoming a playground for the wealthy, leaving talented, working-class artists priced out of the game.