Labrinth has delivered another scathing criticism of the music industry, just a few days after he denounced his record label, Columbia Records, and Euphoria in a since-deleted social media post.
In a new Instagram post shared on Tuesday, the composer behind the HBO show’s memorable soundtrack described an industry that debases its own art and the people who make it for the sake of consumerism. “We hover around big stars hoping to be in their place one day like snakes waiting to eat their owners,” began Labrinth in his post. “We walk into this industry as pure creatives that wish to share color and get turned into wolves of wall street dribbling over stocks and shares,” he continued, “We have meaningful relationships with like minded people and discard them as soon as a bigger opportunity arrives. Who the fuck said this is normal or ok to turn what I call Gods noise (our music) into business transactions I dont subscribe.”
In the caption of the post, Labrinth wrote, “I want to have meaningful interactions … I don’t want to use anyone I don’t want to be used. I hope people stop acting like this is just how it’s done. It doesn’t have to be done that way. Fake ain’t a good business plan.”
Last week, the British musician and producer in a series of short statements said, “I’m done with this industry. Fuck Columbia. Double fuck Euphoria. I’m out. Thank you and goodnight.”
The post arrived just a month before the third season of Euphoria arrives on April 12. For the first two seasons, Labrinth has played a pivotal role in the show’s music, creating a sonic identity for the series that has become synonymous with its storytelling.
Last year, it was announced that Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer would join Labrinth to work on Euphoria Season Three. In a statement at the time, Labrinth shared his excitement to work with the esteemed film composer. “Another chapter in the Euphoria universe! So great to join Hans, one of my heroes in film score, and bring some new magic to this new season,” he said.
The motivation behind Labrinth’s most recent posts remains unclear. A rep for Labrinth did not immediately respond to Rolling Stone’s request for comment.
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