Labelmania
Our music critics take in the changing music industry and try to find some meaning
Who needs record labels? Do you? Yes, the music industry is in turmoil -- so what's the point of branding anymore? The Guardian checks out anonymous underground classics, military-industrial backers, trickle-up breakthroughs, warped corps, reissue revivalism, and indie's wild, wild ride.
What does a record label mean in 2009? Label owners sound off
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pattieallbeef on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 11:19 AM
A record label is now a 501c3 tax exempt private charity helping everyone.
1. smart enough to know the power of the unique band/fan relationship with integrity not to abuse it.
2. Friend to artists and fans - like the best customer service department ever.
3. Always there with a toll free 800 number in an emergency
4. honesty, respect, finding common ground
5. dedicated to sustainable future, social justice, education reform but in a more enjoyable and entertaining manner.
6. Does not tell anyone they are stupid
7. Connected to a group of like minded people globally, in all areas
8. Has the power to take out major corporations should some artist or fan be unjustly treated.
9. Goes out of way to help others.
10. knows the fine line between clever and when to assume grown-up responsibilities for a bit.
11. uses"competition" on in context of sports or poker
12. Wins not by force (waste of energy) but ambiguity
13. Everyone wins therefore.
1. smart enough to know the power of the unique band/fan relationship with integrity not to abuse it.
2. Friend to artists and fans - like the best customer service department ever.
3. Always there with a toll free 800 number in an emergency
4. honesty, respect, finding common ground
5. dedicated to sustainable future, social justice, education reform but in a more enjoyable and entertaining manner.
6. Does not tell anyone they are stupid
7. Connected to a group of like minded people globally, in all areas
8. Has the power to take out major corporations should some artist or fan be unjustly treated.
9. Goes out of way to help others.
10. knows the fine line between clever and when to assume grown-up responsibilities for a bit.
11. uses"competition" on in context of sports or poker
12. Wins not by force (waste of energy) but ambiguity
13. Everyone wins therefore.
pattieallbeef on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 11:22 AM
The Ministry of Silly Walks was forced to outsource to a record label due to budget cuts
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