Edward Sheeran doesn’t believe artists who say they don’t care about chart success

[SlaeUrAnus 16,010]

Completely disagree.

Take Carly Rae Jepsen. Yes, she had a monster hit in CMM, but nothing has hit similar heights since. Her magnum opus ‘flopped’ commercially, but she’s adored by indie and pop fans and, as a result, still sells out venues. 

Obviously not speaking on behalf of her, but I’m sure she doesn’t care if her music doesn’t do well on the charts as maintaining her unique fan base and selling tickets will be her priority.

[Stef666 4,604]

The only ugly ginger in the world. Sad

[SOON 4,159]

He says the most stupid things ever 

Like what should artists do? Drop their albums on soundcloud wth 

[AnnTakamaki 6,871]

Just like Taylor he’s shallow & out of touch

[homomo 23,883]

Like I’m a YouTuber and obviously I want each video to do well and get lots of views.

But what I care about most is returning viewers who regularly engage with my content. Those are the people who matter most.

This can also be applied to music artists. I’m sure the majority of people who ACTUALLY care about music and art do it for the passion and not the money like him.

[tylerjs 5,924]

critical thinking issue, i fear

 

[HelloHangoverz 17,451]

I agree w what he says, but there is definitely a sub-section of pop artists who lived that life of chasing chart positions, really caring, but have learned not to take it too seriously. Think Marina, Lily Allen, Little Boots. Those artists don't want to be part of the 'machine' too much, including neverending chasing of better positions. As long as the coin earned pays the rent, I don't really think they care.

[YASKALE 601]

Had thoughts, but then he said:

"Anyone in the pop game definitely cares."

And I'm like ok. There's a little more gas in this argument.

[SlaeUrAnus 16,010]

56 minutes ago, HelloHangoverz said:

I agree w what he says, but there is definitely a sub-section of pop artists who lived that life of chasing chart positions, really caring, but have learned not to take it too seriously. Think Marina, Lily Allen, Little Boots. Those artists don't want to be part of the 'machine' too much, including neverending chasing of better positions. As long as the coin earned pays the rent, I don't really think they care.

Little Boots is a really good example.

Still making music and makes appearances. 

[HelloHangoverz 17,451]

38 minutes ago, SlaeUrAnus said:

Little Boots is a really good example.

Still making music and makes appearances. 

Hands was an incredible album. Earthquake, Remedy, Mathematics - all bops

[InTheCloset 20,298]

Today i reqlized that his name is edward. Like wtf ed

[4th Time Around 4,545]

Ed Sheeran is thinking from the perspective of a guy who's whole career has been defined by shameless pandering to whatever he knows will sell. His chart success has come at the expense of the music

Of course somebody like him could not conceive that a person could just make great art for the sake of loving great art regardless of commercial performance 

This is the same asshole who was praising the way streaming works, because why does he care if it is massively unfair towards smaller artists as long as his newest shitty single is being advertised? Nobody with more narcissistic and shallow takes than Ed Sheeran

[Pharamon 6,839]

What a pile of bs lmfao, art is really dead.

[DopeEnigma 1,481]

[Jack3257 763]

I think that there’s a difference between success and charts.  Some artists care more about a designated group of fans or a target audience to respond to their music, others care about going number 1.  
 

Even with Ed, he said he wasn’t trying to have hits with his last two albums (Subtract and Autumn Variations), he just wanted to release those albums as art that can be appreciated.  People appreciate the body of work, but it isn’t going to chart high since the masses aren’t aware of it.