In an industry that too often rewards compliance and surface-level glamour, Goldy Locks is courageously rewriting the rules. Through her unapologetically bold campaign, “Buy the Record, Not the Bod, she’s exposing the pressures, hypocrisy, and systemic inequities that plague modern artists, especially women.
More than a protest, her movement is a multi-layered statement: about self-worth, artistic respect, faith, media exploitation, and the broken streaming economy. And she’s not doing it alone, her bandmates, collaborators, and community are stepping forward with her, helping shift the focus from body to brilliance.
The Message Behind the Movement
At the heart of the campaign is a simple plea: Don’t sexualize the art—support it. Goldy Locks, an experienced performer, writer, and former professional wrestler, has faced her share of inappropriate comments, exploitative suggestions, and industry gatekeeping masked as opportunity.
Despite having the talent, work ethic, and audience to deliver a serious ROI, she’s often met with degrading advice like: Start an OnlyFans.
I’m not being overly sensitive. I’m telling you exactly what’s said to me, she shares. “These people have the power to open doors, but instead, they’re reducing us to sexual favors.
This kind of exploitation is exactly what Buy the Record, Not the Bod is calling out. It’s Goldy’s way of saying: enough is enough.
Naked, But Not for Sale
In one of the most powerful paradoxes of the campaign, Goldy chose nudity not as an invitation, but as a confrontation. While society applauds sexualized content behind paywalls, her G-rated visuals exist publicly, without monetization, and with purpose.
This isn’t OnlyFans. I’m not selling sex, she says. I’m making a statement about control, about double standards, about how ridiculous it’s all become.
The reactions? Millions of views. Thousands of shares. And, more importantly, real conversations.
If I waited to be in ‘perfect shape,’ I never would’ve done it. That’s the point. Do it anyway. Even if it’s uncomfortable.
In a world where visibility is currency, Goldy is demanding attention not for her body but for the art it houses.
Exposing the Streaming Scam
Another core theme of Goldy’s campaign is the financial collapse of music as a sustainable career path. The reality? Artists spend hundreds of thousands on training, production, mixing, and marketing & streaming platforms pay pennies or less per stream. Labels now expect musicians to do the work, build a fanbase, and then hand it all over. Imagine opening a business, investing everything, and then giving your product away for free. That’s what streaming has done to artists.
Her frustration is clear: creative work has become devalued. Exposure has replaced income. The entire system encourages giving away more of your body, your art, your worth for less.
Faith, Friendship, and Fierce Collaborators
The movement isn’t just fueled by outrage, it’s guided by faith.
“I pray all the time, Goldy says. When something great happens, I hear my mom’s voice telling me to get on my knees and thank God.”
The idea for the campaign literally came in a dream. Though shocking at first, it felt like divine guidance. She references a crucifix in her home, a symbol that reminded her even spiritual leaders have suffered naked in public for a higher cause.
But perhaps most powerful are the people standing beside her.
The band’s drummer, Rod Saylor, launched his own spinoff campaign: Buy the Record, Not the ROD. Despite his modesty and initial discomfort, he believed deeply in the message and showed up.
He even raised critical points about the gender bias in public nudity:
If a woman walks nude, it’s empowering. If a man does it, he’s a pervert—unless he’s hot. Then it’s okay.
That perspective, shared vulnerably, expanded the campaign’s message. Double standards hurt everyone.
Then there’s guitarist Johnny Oro, the soul of the band. Quiet and kind, Johnny doesn’t speak much—but his guitar does. From the back of the tour bus to spontaneous jams that become full songs, his presence is invaluable.
He’s never cursed. Never complained. Never thrown shade, Goldy says. But his chords say everything we need to hear.
Their synergy is part of what makes The Goldy Locks Band not just a performance act but a family with a purpose.
Women Supporting Women
One of the most moving outcomes of the campaign has been the unexpected outpouring of support from womenespecially those running their own businesses.
From a gas station manager to Tammy at Live True Vintage in Old Hickory, TN, Goldy received full-throated encouragement and access to shoot in places others would have turned her away.
They said, ‘Go for it, Goldy. We believe in you.’That meant everything to me.
This kind of real, grassroots support proves the power of community and shows how courage is contagious.
The Factory by Goldy Locks: A New Chapter
Goldy’s boldness doesn’t stop with her band. At The Factory by Goldy Locks, she’s creating a space where creativity, community, and social consciousness converge.
Part recording space, part performance zone, part creative headquarters, The Factory is a place where real art is made, stories are told, and change begins.
Here, they’re currently editing:
- Music videos turned public service announcements (including one encouraging volunteer firefighting)
- Cinematic horror shorts set to stunning soundtracks
- Physical merch kits with nostalgic extras—stickers, koozies, handwritten notes, and more
It’s all part of the mission: to make music—and meaning—tangible again.
A Message for the Next Generation
What would Goldy say to a young woman stepping into the industry today?
You’re enough. You don’t have to do anything that feels off. Trust your gut. If someone’s offering you the moon but asking for something gross in return? Walk away. You’ve got you. And you’ve got God.
She knows what it feels like to be ghosted after trusting someone, to chase opportunities only to realize they were never real. Her advice is hard-earned—and full of heart.
What’s Next?
Goldy isn’t slowing down.
With new collaborations, visual projects, and community-focused storytelling in the works, she’s doubling down on the message: Support artists. Don’t exploit them.
Her commitment to the campaign isn’t a phase. It’s a fight for integrity, agency, and survival in an industry that rarely offers all three.
Final Note: A Record Over a Body
This isn’t a marketing gimmick. It’s a movement that asks all of us to rethink what we’re consuming and who we’re rewarding.
Goldy Locks isn’t selling nudity.
She’s demanding dignity.
She’s not trying to be viral.
She’s trying to be valued.
And she’s not doing it for attention.
She’s doing it because someone had to.
So next time you scroll by an artist trying to break through…
Don’t ask for their body.
Buy the record.
