OlderThe Vamps' James McVey Thanks Taylor Swift for Sticking Up for Struggling Artists
In the wake of the Calvin Harris and Zayn Malik feud, James McVey has spoken out about the state of the music industry.
The 21-year-old Vamps musician took to Twitter to explain why he supports Taylor Swift in battling streaming services like Apple Music.
James wrote, “Had to support my passion. It is people like @taylorswift13 who knows how I felt then. It’s not about houses, dogs or cats when making…�40 at a show means you can afford to buy tickets to sell as a support slot show. It’s trying to continue your passion as an unsigned artist.”
I remember busking on the streets of Wimborne age 14 in December hoping somebody in the music industry would see me and give me a chance..
— James McVey (@TheVampsJames) August 17, 2015
When making �20 a weekend was absolutely everything, and when I once made �100 in a month from people buying my ep at shows..
— James McVey (@TheVampsJames) August 17, 2015
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I remember the feeling when I finally managed to have my music on iTunes.. But when I had to save my busking money up to pay someone for it
— James McVey (@TheVampsJames) August 17, 2015
I remember my guitar being stolen aged 15, and being petrified that I couldn't afford another one. I remember the struggle my parents..
— James McVey (@TheVampsJames) August 17, 2015
Had to support my passion. It is people like @taylorswift13 who knows how I felt then. It's not about houses, dogs or cats when making..
— James McVey (@TheVampsJames) August 17, 2015
�40 at a show means you can afford to buy tickets to sell as a support slot show. It's trying to continue your passion as an unsigned artist
— James McVey (@TheVampsJames) August 17, 2015
Sure, artists who have 'made it' and are 'happy' may be fine with giving away music for free. But they either don't remember…
— James McVey (@TheVampsJames) August 17, 2015
Or never had to fight for a chance in the industry and therefore don't understand.
— James McVey (@TheVampsJames) August 17, 2015
15 year old me would have thanked Taylor Swift today for making a stand and speaking out for unsigned artists.
— James McVey (@TheVampsJames) August 17, 2015
It's not about money, it's about nurturing unsigned musician's passion for a career in this difficult industry.
— James McVey (@TheVampsJames) August 17, 2015
And I honestly don't care what people say, or if they try to argue.. Unless you are an unsigned musician, you just don't understand. ?? ????
— James McVey (@TheVampsJames) August 17, 2015
