Why Are There So Many Haters In This World Especially In The Music Industry?

 Life of a writer.

The first thing I do each morning is check my Associated Press and United Press International news feeds. Then, I read what's going on with my friends on Facebook. Next, I do my ghostwriting for the two companies that I write for. Last but not least, it's time for me to write my blog.

While looking at Facebook this morning. The 1st post to catch my eye was a post about haters in the music Industry. Even I as a writer have experienced haters.

Haters exist everywhere, but the music industry seems to amplify the haters!

Here are my thoughts about why there are so many haters in the music industry.

Music is deeply personal, and tastes vary wildly. What one person loves, another might despise. This leads to strong opinions, sometimes expressed negatively. In my fifty-five years as a music and entertainment journalist, I've found that bands that perform their own original music seem to be singled out more by haters. I remember when the Beatles hit the American Music Scene. Some people liked them, some people did not. Look at how they changed the music industry!

The music industry is highly competitive, and success can breed resentment. Musicians, critics, or fans who feel overlooked might lash out at those who make it big.

Some people believe in a “right” way to make or enjoy music. If an artist breaks norms or achieves mainstream success, purists might reject them.

Social media gives people an easy way to criticize others without consequences. Trolls enjoy stirring up negativity for attention. There's a lot of this going on!

Music fans often form strong attachments to artists, leading to conflicts with rival fanbases. This happens in all genres, from rock to hip-hop to pop.

When artists change their look or sound, or bands change their members. Some fans feel betrayed and turn into critics. Think of how people reacted when Bob Dylan went electric or Metallica cut their hair.

If an artist or a band is constantly in the spotlight, people can get tired of hearing about them and react with negativity.

{My Take}

To my friends in the music biz.

At the end of the day, haters are only voicing their opinion. 

The best approach? 

Keep making the music you love and enjoy, and let the negativity roll off. 

Life and music goes on!

GE