Not that anyone here necessarily cares, but Skrillex did NOT produce "What Do You Mean?" It was produced by MdL and Bieb-town himself.

As money in music has generally dried up, so has what can make money- the sound of 'commercial' itself has become less wide-ranging, and more lowest common denominator. Sonic Youth were able to make a living before the advent of streaming. Even their music could bring in enough money to justify being signed to a label…

Pomplamoose is very commercial, click-bait music. If they're barely squeaking by, there is no room for more challenging, less commercial artists to make a living.

I don't think he's using 'pussy' in a pejorative sense. It's not really clear what he means, but it doesn't seem especially negative. (Except in the sense that black metal is meant to be negative.)

Hundred Waters - Down from the Rafters for me, hands down. The opening cello line just pulls me in, and then the song that builds up around it is so beautiful.

Comedy Bang Bang's gonna do it in 2015!

/s? It was way easier to make a living as a musician in the nineties. People actually bought CDs.

Is that a list of books recommended by MF DOOM?