Spotify No More Indie-Friendly than Radio?

Posted on 23. Nov, 2009 by refe.

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When Pandora and Last.fm arrived on the scene and Spotify was still just a twinkle in Daniel Ek’s eye, many independent artists and fans looked to online music streaming as a new beginning. These services promised a more democratic approach to music discovery than traditional radio and offered the chance to wash away the stains [...]

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The Declarations of Independents

Posted on 21. Oct, 2009 by refe.

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Rich Huxley is a member of the gloriously independent Hope and Social, a founder of Alamo Music – the UK’s first fan-owned record label, and a record producer.
The case for independence:
One of the questions I like to ask when I meet people through music is: “How many artists do you know personally who have a [...]

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Connect with Creative Deconstruction

Posted on 06. Aug, 2009 by refe.

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I just wanted to take a moment to say how much I appreciate you, the readers of Creative Deconstruction. It’s encouraging to see so many artists, fans and music pros recognizing the unprecedented opportunities we have in the music business today.
When I started this site a few months ago it was my goal to create a place [...]