Smart. Sad, but smart.
Naturally, as a popular band with a popular sound, the Fleet Foxes would get courted by corporations for commercials. After saying no to a number of opportunities Fleet Foxes have some sobering advice for bands who are considering working for big paychecks.
“Tell them you’ll anonymously record a sound-a-like, since they’ll probably hire someone to do one anyways. @___@ […] All the cash, no cred loss, when it airs you’ll seem like a victim to the evil ad machine… the perfect crime.”