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“Creativity is much better when it's free. Someone can take it and sell it if that's what it needs, and from that standpoint, you have to have a label. If you could make your music and just give it away and somehow make a living - that would be the best scenario.”

Quote by Matthew Sweet

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Matthew Sweet is an American musician known for his unique pop rock style. Born on October 6, 1964, he has been active in the music industry since the mid-1980s. Sweet's musical career began with punk rock bands, but he later shifted towards pop rock, and his work has been well-received by audiences. more

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