We need a day of the dead. That's a perfect celebration.
Men are allowed to write songs about people and women are allowed to write songs about women
To do it nationally or internationally, you have to follow a few more rules.
I don't mind what the market is, but why is it vapid? If they're such a bunch of idiots, why don't you show them good music instead? They're not going to know the difference.
Good taste - that's all you really need when you're playing an instrument.
I don't have the inclinations that other people seem to have as far as the business is concerned.