(06-05-2012, 10:11 PM)john Wrote: These graphs show that there can be a long waiting period before view rates start cranking -- even for songs that eventually get super hot.
Maybe that's only true for song titles that begin with "Someone."
(06-05-2012, 10:28 PM)Flask Man Wrote: While most new recording artists begin unknown and then watch their fame and fan base grow over time, former Idols have a reverse curve.
The usual M.O. is to rush an album out to capitalize on the Idol audience. That comes with a catch though as the album is not likely to showcase the performer as an artist. Even if the album is a solid effort it's likely to sound generic. Most alums receive little critical acclaim as a result and, even if their names are known, recognition of their music remains limited among the general public.
Quote:It's a very challenging task for any of them to grow in the normal new artist fashion. Not sure any of the above comparisons have any relevance to Haley, except for the fact that Adele and Haley are both very talented.
It is challenging and that's why patience is required. The comparisons are relevant because Haley is not being marketed like the typical Idol alum.
Being an Idol alum comes with a stigma of sorts. Now imagine trying to market an Idol alum whose music should appeal to fans of Amy Winehouse and Lana Del Rey. The latter was white hot and posed for superstardom at the beginning of this year. But things started to unravel some when people began to feel she was an Interscope creation.
To be taken seriously Haley has to overcome the notion that she is a product of the Idol/Interscope machine. Hyping her too much (early) only plays into that belief.
Quote:Some say we should have complete faith in Interscope's intentions, while others think Interscope is just planning to milk Haley's Idol base and then dump her after minimal investment.
They've already invested more than the minimum and deviated from the Idol playbook. The fact they have designated songs for an international audience is a sign they think she has big potential. They also continue to follow many people on Twitter from around the world on her behalf. This could be coincidence (they tend to be fans of One Direction and Beiber) or an indication of their long-term plans.
