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Ongoing History of New Music 

The Ongoing History of New Music, Episode 732: Indie vs. Alternative vs. Major

October 30, 2015November 1, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Alternative, Independent Labels, Indie, Major Label

We need to talk. Too many people are using the terms “indie,” “alternative” and “major label” incorrectly. Not that they’re

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Music Industry 

Is It Better to Be Signed to a Major or to Work as an Indie?

November 11, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Indie Artist, Major Label, Music sales

Major label deal or indie artist? Which works out better for the musician?  Take a look at this compare-and-contrast item

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Music Industry 

A Band Reveals What It’s Like to be Unceremoniously Dropped from a Label

March 29, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Atlantic Records, Fictionist, Major Label

What’s it like to  have your hopes dashed after finally getting that big major label record deal?  A group called

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