Thom Yorke Tells Music Executives to “Pull Your Finger Out” and Invest in New Artists: “Without Us, You Ain’t Shit!”
Thom Yorke has called on music executives to prioritize investing in new artists, emphasizing their importance to the industry. He expressed frustration with the current state of music investment, stating that without new talent, the industry lacks substance. Yorke's comments highlight the ongoing challenges faced by emerging musicians in gaining support from established industry figures.
- ▪Thom Yorke urged music executives to invest in new artists.
- ▪He criticized the industry's lack of support for emerging talent.
- ▪Yorke emphasized that without new artists, the music industry is diminished.
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| Original publisher | Consequence (of Sound) |
| Canonical URL | https://consequence.net/2026/05/thom-yorke-music-industry-new-artists-playlists/ |
| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 15:18:04 +0000 |
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