don't even get me started with scratch, man. that was my baby!
the issues that led to it shuttering are too much to get into here.
but...

>if something is being tested by a major (i think this actually is on a subsidiary/major distribution) and it "flops".
>that's it.
>you're never going to get another one despite the potential for one to flourish under different circumstances or not.

again, i just don't think majors matter anymore. like at all. the Pro Era crew are more than capable of wild success on their own terms with a large digital presence, minimal distro, and robust touring.
but despite my feelings on that paradigm, as i said, I'm not copping because it didn't move me like i wanted it to, unfortunately.