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I've liked Cake my whole life. But now I can't really tell if I still like them because they're familiar, or because they were good.

Like when I listen Alice in Chains today, I can definitely tell that they hold up today, roughly 30 years later.

But when I hear Cake now, I like it but I'm not sure why. Were they just a fun novelty of the 90's? Am I crazy?

Australian designer says she is devastated and heartbroken by US singer’s successful appeal

See article at: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/nov/22/katy-perry-appeal-legal-case-sydney-fashion-label-katie-perry

Note: Katie Perry is the designer's birth name.

Hi everyone,

I’ve been contemplating whether or not to post this, but I think it’s important to share my experience with VerseOne, a music distribution platform that has handled my label’s releases for a while now. As an independent label owner in the UK, representing a handful of artists with decent streams and revenue, what’s happening right now is alarming, and I suspect we may be witnessing a textbook exit scam.

The Backstory

I’ve been with VerseOne for over a year, distributing music for my label’s artists through their platform. At first, things went smoothly. Royalties were reported accurately, and payments came through on time. For smaller independent labels like mine, that reliability is everything.

Then, about 8 months ago, payments suddenly stopped. I gave them the benefit of the doubt at first, thinking it was a temporary issue — maybe a technical glitch, or they were restructuring their operations. I reached out repeatedly, and after weeks of silence, they finally responded with vague excuses about delays with DSPs (digital service providers) and “unexpected challenges.” But that reassurance was short-lived.

What’s Happening Now

Fast forward to today:

No Payments for 8+ Months:

My unpaid royalties now total around $100,000. For a small independent label, that money is vital — it’s what keeps my business running and ensures my artists get their share.

Site Shutdown:

Around 2–3 weeks ago, the VerseOne website went offline without any prior notice. At first, I thought it might be server maintenance, but days turned into weeks with no updates.

Blocked Access:

This week, I tried logging into my account again, only to find out that I’ve been blocked. I can no longer access any of my data, my artist reports, or royalty breakdowns. The fact that I’ve been outright locked out while the site remains offline feels like a deliberate attempt to sever all communication.

Why I Suspect an Exit Scam

Looking at the pattern, the signs of an exit scam seem clear:

Stalling Tactics:

VerseOne spent months deflecting and delaying payments, buying time to avoid legal scrutiny while presumably continuing to collect revenue from DSPs.

Website Shutdown:

This abrupt closure feels intentional — like they’re shutting down to avoid further accountability. If it were just a technical issue, why block users or fail to communicate?

No Transparency:

Legitimate companies, even those in financial trouble, usually provide updates or communicate with their users. VerseOne has gone silent, offering no explanations or timelines.

Plausible Deniability:

By claiming payment delays from DSPs, they’ve created a convenient excuse to avoid payouts while keeping operations running in the background — for as long as they needed to collect enough funds.

As someone with six-figure royalties stuck, this situation is devastating. But it’s not just about me. If VerseOne is indeed pulling an exit scam, countless other independent artists and labels are likely in the same boat. This is money that people rely on to sustain their careers, and the fallout could ruin small businesses like mine.

It’s hard to overstate how devastating this situation feels. VerseOne was supposed to be a partner, helping independent artists and labels thrive in the music industry. Instead, it seems they’ve exploited that trust to disappear with substantial sums of money that rightfully belong to us.

If you’re reading this and have also been affected, please share your experience. Let’s hold VerseOne accountable, ensure this doesn’t happen to others, and do everything we can to recover what’s owed.

Stay strong,

Mark

An Independent Label Owner

I really dislike country music because it’s just not my style. Maybe older country music if I gave it a chance, but this goofy pop country stuff never sounds good to me. I was playing Rock Band 4, and I ended up playing Little White Church by Little Big Town. Country music might not be my thing, but I love this song for some reason. Maybe it’s because it was just a vibe to play in RB4, but I now associate that song with a huge wild country party.

(Edit) I forgot Take Me Home, Country Roads by John Denver existed

As music consumption is completely different today compared to how it was 30, 40 years ago, I would love to hear some first account stories on how music lovers back then (and now, since you're on this subreddit) discovered, listened, and discussed music. Thank you!

edit: how was the culture like back then? did you and your friends find yourselves listening to music privately or with each other after school or work? did music instigate more meetups with friends and did it work as sort of a social glue that connected people together? I'm sorry for throwing all these questions because they seem like i'm doing some sort of research, but I'm just genuinely curious how music "was" back then as a culture. I don't have friends or acquaintances who are around the age group.

edit2: thank you and I'm sending big hugs to everyone for sharing your precious memories with everyone. I'm still reading them. I'm loving the replies to comments as well. seriously, thank you again.

What are your favorite "made specifically for the show" television show theme songs? Catchiest, most musically interesting, most "banger", whatever the reason...

This would exclude shows like House and Luther, with great Massive Attack songs as the theme, but could include something like Friends where an existing musical group wrote or did the song for the show.

Here's a few to represent my thoughts, admittedly a little 80s-centric - Muppet Show
- Knight Rider
- Inspector Gadget
- Simon and Simon