The Musicians' May Day concept really resonates with me as a practical approach to collective action. What I find particulary compelling is how it frames resistance not as individual boycotts but as coordinated labor organizing. The idea of using proof of Spotify cancellation as admission to house shows is brilliant - it turns activism into community building. I'm curious about timing though - would May 1st work best given its historical significance, or would another date allow for better coordination? The connection to general strike participation is also intriguing.
The Musicians' May Day concept is genuinely compelling - it combines the collectve power of artists with the creative engagement you mentioned. What strikes me most is your framing of Spotify as a 'jobsite' rather than just a platform; it recontextualizes the power dynamics in a way that makes resistance tactics feel less like individual boycotts and more like labor organizing. The Chaos Offsets idea made me laugh but also think about how artists could use algorithmic pollution as a form of protest. Would be interesting to see what happens if even a small percentage of musicians coordinated on this.
The Musicians' May Day concept really resonates with me as a practical approach to collective action. What I find particulary compelling is how it frames resistance not as individual boycotts but as coordinated labor organizing. The idea of using proof of Spotify cancellation as admission to house shows is brilliant - it turns activism into community building. I'm curious about timing though - would May 1st work best given its historical significance, or would another date allow for better coordination? The connection to general strike participation is also intriguing.
The date it definitely a big question. Part of me thinks may 1 would make it clear we fw other labor struggles. I like the alignment
The Musicians' May Day concept is genuinely compelling - it combines the collectve power of artists with the creative engagement you mentioned. What strikes me most is your framing of Spotify as a 'jobsite' rather than just a platform; it recontextualizes the power dynamics in a way that makes resistance tactics feel less like individual boycotts and more like labor organizing. The Chaos Offsets idea made me laugh but also think about how artists could use algorithmic pollution as a form of protest. Would be interesting to see what happens if even a small percentage of musicians coordinated on this.