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THE FUTURE OF THE MUSIC BUSINESS / Re: are record labels relevant anymore?
« Last post by losingtoday on March 16, 2013, 02:59:03 pm »New to the forum and wanted to hit on this older topic for a bit...
I love independent labels and I hope they will always be around, despite the many challenges they currently face.
I think of the label literally as a brand or flavor. If the label is consistent in their aesthetic, I know it’s likely I will discover new artists from that label that I might have not otherwise known without the label presence. If the label is dedicated to consistency in their artists, then the label becomes just as important to follow as the individual artist. It’s boggled me for years that iTunes or other online retailers don't offer any label groupings or links, as this would be a fantastic way to discover more artists with the sound you’re after.
I love independent labels and I hope they will always be around, despite the many challenges they currently face.
I think of the label literally as a brand or flavor. If the label is consistent in their aesthetic, I know it’s likely I will discover new artists from that label that I might have not otherwise known without the label presence. If the label is dedicated to consistency in their artists, then the label becomes just as important to follow as the individual artist. It’s boggled me for years that iTunes or other online retailers don't offer any label groupings or links, as this would be a fantastic way to discover more artists with the sound you’re after.
