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Sam Fender says music is “rigged” against working class
Sam Fender claims that the music industry is “rigged” against the working class. In a new interview with The Sunday Times, the UK singer/songwriter claims that the majority of professional musicians are privately educated and expresses his sadness that so many great composers may go unheard as a result.
Sam Fender Explains Why He Thinks The Music Industry Is “Rigged”
The young British rocker Sam Fender has a lot going for him. At home in the UK, Fender’s heavy-hearted, Springsteenian slice-of-life music has tapped into the cultural zeitgeist. His first two albums were both platinum chart-toppers.
Sam Fender criticizes 'rigged' music industry
Sam Fender has lashed out at the music industry - declaring it is "rigged" against artists with working class backgrounds because they "can't afford to tour".
Sam Fender says music industry is “rigged” for “privately educated” artists
In a recent interview, Sam Fender has lashed out at the modern music industry, saying that it's "rigged" for the upper classes.
Sam Fender explains why young men are ‘seduced by demagogues like Andrew Tate’
Sam Fender has spoken about why he thinks young British men are being "seduced" by "demagogues" like Andrew Tate.
Sam Fender slams 'rigged' music industry
Sam Fender has lashed out at the music industry - declaring it is "rigged" against artists with working class backgrounds because they "can't afford to tour".
Sam Fender Has the Working-Class Rock-Star Blues
Fender hails from tough, working-class North Shields, near Newcastle. He was blessed with the good looks of a model, but he’s also an outspoken lefty with a gift for channeling his mixed feelings about where he’s from and where he’s headed into anthemic singer-songwriter rock that resonates in the pop world of today.
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Sam Fender describes music industry as “rigged” and “90 per cent kids who are privately educated”
Sam Fender has hit out at the current state of the music industry, describing it as “rigged” with “90 per cent kids who are privately educated”. Speaking in a new interview with The Sunday ...
‘TV Dinner’: Unpacking Sam Fender’s complex consideration of celebrity
On his new album, People Watching, Sam Fender uses the track 'TV Dinner' to tear apart the 'tortured artist' myth and stare down the toxic music industry.
Sam Fender fears ‘young lads are seduced by demagogues like Andrew Tate’ because of class
Refusing to hold back, the Brit-nominated star said they are being ‘seduced’ by people like Tate, 38, whose appeal comes from ...
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"He's shifted into a new gear!": Polydor's Ben Mortimer hails Sam Fender's massive charts result
Fresh from achieving a rare feat of three No.1s in the same week – spanning the albums, singles and UK airplay charts, with three different artists – Polydor Label Group president Ben Mortimer told ...
How to watch the BRIT Awards 2025: live stream performers Sabrina Carpenter and Sam Fender from anywhere, Jack Whitehall hosts
Jack Whitehall hosts as Sabrina Carpenter, Sam Fender, Teddy Swims and more are set to perform. Here's how to watch the BRIT ...