Self-releasing an album is

risky…

Artists can choose an indie label or they can self-

release…

However, with the digital era, comes a

window of

opportunity…

Music production,

distribution, and consumption is

changing…

When Radiohead parted ways with their major label

by self-releasing their album

via digital downloading at a name-your-own

price,

they increased their

profit percentage.

ONE THING WILL NEVER CHANGE.

PEOPLE WILL ALWAYS WANT THEIR

MUSIC.DIGITAL ISN’T

EVERYTHING.“The embrace of vinyl isn't just some retro fad, but a push-back against the techno-triumphalism that insists there is no future for physical artifacts like books and newspapers. It's a small declaration of independence, a refusal to let the march of progress stomp on one's pleasures.” –Eric Felton

450 exclusive releases made available for the event appeared in last week’s TOP TEN vinyl chart

Vinyl sales again on the rise for the fifth year in a row indie record stores and RSD are proving to be more relevant than ever for the discerning music buyer.

Are listeners respecting how much work goes into their favorite music?

Are they giving back to the

musicians?

Are they listening, sharing, or stealing music?

Are musicians moving to a self-release digital platform?

SO HOW DO YOU LISTEN? HOW DO YOU SHARE YOUR MUSIC?

IS DIGITAL MUSIC AN ACQUIRED TASTE?

What will the voice of this generation’s musicians and listeners sound like?

“Music's the only thing that makes sense anymore…

…Play it loud enough, it keeps the demons at bay.”

-Across the Universe (2007)

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