We live in a connected world now. Some find that frightening. If people are downloading our music, they’re listening to it. The internet is like radio for us.
Meaning of the quote
The world today is more connected than ever before. Some people find this change scary. But when people download your music, it means they're listening to it. The internet is like a new way for musicians to share their music, just like radio was in the past.
About Jeff Tweedy
Jeff Tweedy is an American musician, singer-songwriter, author, and record producer best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the band Wilco. He co-founded the alternative country band Uncle Tupelo and has released numerous albums with Wilco, as well as solo and collaborative projects with other artists.
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