Doubt the conventional wisdom unless you can verify it with reason and experiment. – Steve Albini
A more important reason is that the bands will intuitively trust someone they think is a peer, and who speaks fondly of the same formative rock and roll experiences. – Steve Albini
Find people who think like you and stick with them. Make only music you are passionate about. Work only with people you like and trust. Dont sign anything. – Steve Albini
If the label presents them with a contract that the band dont want to sign, all the label has to do is wait. There are a hundred other bands willing to sign the exact same contract, so the label is in a position of strength. – Steve Albini