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“Culture dictated from above is the enemy of folk music. Whether it's stuffy classical music or pre-engineered pop where somebody's paid tons of money to make sure that everyone hears this song a certain number of times a day - that feels like the opposite of folk music.”

Quote by Will Sheff

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Will Sheff

Will Sheff, born on July 7, 1976, is an accomplished American songwriter. Known for his unique musical style and profound lyrics, he is a prominent figure in the independent music scene. more

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“In a lot of ways, the way you're making your bread and butter is off people who aren't necessarily who you're writing for.”

People Way Writing Bread Bread And Butter

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“This is going to sound really corny, but it's the way I feel: Musicians have been around for a really long time. It's a really, really old job. When you look at the way that a small band toured back in the '50s, it's similar to the way that a small band tours now. It's been this long tradition, and when you meet somebody who has been doing this for a really long time, you have to have tremendous respect for them.”

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“Every leap forward that I make is by reaching back and firmly getting a footing in the past, and pushing forward as hard as I can.”

I Can Hard Past Reaching Pushing Leap Reaching Back Pushing Forward

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