I don't let the question bother me. Because if it did, then I'd know it's not about the music.
Admittedly, nakakainggit yung perks and money ng mainstream - but if it carries a price tag on my artistic integrity, then huwag na lang. On the other hand, I don't want to be an underground snob na wala ng maganda na napapakinggan, kahit sa ibang genre sa underground. that's just as bad as being a compromised mainstream band. In both cases, hindi na music ang focus mo.
Just make music.