The Future of Radio Is The Internet

Consumer affairs published an excellent article discussing the future of radio. Bosworth, the author, argues that current radio fails to introduce new music. I agree, more people are discovering new music via the Internet and other technology. Many people prefer to listen to their own homemade cds consisting of their personalized playlist [...]

Satellite Radio Giants Sirius and XM Merge, But Online Radio Still The Future

What does that mean exactly? According to RAIN (Radio And Internet Newsletter) nothing. RAIN as well as the Washington Post staff writer Marc Fisher. I share their opinion on this matter. We all argue the future of radio is Online radio. Yahoo and Google are already gearing up and so should you [...]

Indie Artists Be Encouraged!

Here’s a true story that will inspire you:
At the age of nineteen a young girl realized she wanted to be up front of the camera. She also realized she was not very attractive and would have to out-think her competition. She enrolled in Tennessee State University, a historically [...]

Let Me Be Honest

If music is your true love and you are an aspiring artists there are some harsh truths you should know. Did you know that Tina Knowles supported her family with her successful beauty salon. Yes she owned her own salon in Texas, I believe it is still there, and it was/is a success! You need [...]

Don’t Believe The Hype

Suze Orman the famous financial advisor told everybody the truth about the housing market. She told her viewers “don’t buy a house unless you have an extra $1000.00 laying around every month in case something breaks in the house. It’s not a good idea if you don’t have extra money laying around for [...]

Major Record Labels Do Away With CEOs

June 30 2008 will be Lee Trink’s (pictured right) last day as the president of Capitol Records. Sources have also reported to Fox News that Jason Flom (pictured left), head of Virgin Records, will also be departing shortly. Trink also served as Vice President of Virgin Records along side Flom. The big [...]

Virgin Records Megastore in NY Closing 2009

You’ve heard it over and over again, but some how it does not hit home until it affects you directly. Thousands of New Yorkers and music lovers feel this sentiment as they prepare to witness the closing of the infamous Virgin megastore in Times Square New York. The store will close its doors for the [...]

HotIndieMusic.com

Hot Indie Music is the People’s Billboard chart  for Independent Music.  Hot Indie Music tells you whose really hot on the indie music scene. Want to join Hot Indie Music? Join at Hot Indie Music World

By Jamille Luney
Music Analyst

Cut Out The Middleman Indie Artists

In my most recent post I, Wal-Mart #1 Music Retailer in US 2007, I covered Wal-Mart’s success as the largest US music retailer in 2007. More importantly, I explained that Indie artists can sell their music at Wal-Mart by signing up with CDBaby and opting for their digital distribution package. CDBaby partners with Liquid [...]

Answering A Reader’s Question

A while back I received a question from a reader. In retrospect the reader asked how to get involved in the entertainment industry as a high school student. Before I respond please note:
you must consult your parent(s) and or legal guardian before taking or responding to my advice. The intention of this advice is [...]