What Role Do Record Labels Play In 2020?

In 2020, the ways in which an artist can put their music directly into the hands of their listeners are staggering. And as more and more musicians begin taking matters into their own hands – either eschewing the traditional promotional process by surprise-dropping albums or just connecting with fans directly online – one begins to wonder: does a band even need a record label to blow up? Are labels no longer the ‘necessary evil’ they once were? Perhaps the ‘evil’ concept is part of the problem. During the height of its commercial viability, the music industry became known for its heartless practices and attitudes that favored shallow, easily digested material over genuine artists. But this presents the idea that record labels are supposed to be inherently positive forces in cult...

Pears

1. Killin Me 2. Zero Wheels 3. Comfortably Dumb 4. Dial Up 5. Rich to Rags 6. Nervous 7. Naptime 8. PePaw 9. Worm 10. Funerals 11. Sympathy Cone 12. Daughter 13. Travellin Time 14. Cynical Serene

The Dusk in Us

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