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A2IM's mission is to level the playing field in the music market for indie labels, who lack the funding of the majors. Payola, the paying off of radio stations in return for radio play, as well as "independent promotion," wherein the stations are payed by third-party promoters, affect the amount airplay artists on independent labels can get. These injustices undermine the chances of small artists being able to compete. [see full story for more]
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Live: Heart and Cheap Trick Rock Tampa
On the Blue: New Horizons Cruise Days 4 & 5: Starship Lands on the Pearl, Alan Parsons Takes It Home
Kandace Springs - Run Your Race
On the Blue: New Horizons Cruise Day 1: Marbin Gets the Fun Started
The Dead Daisies Preview 'Light 'Em Up'
Def Leppard Celebrate Pyromania's 40th Anniversary
Billy Idol Shares Previously Unreleased Song From Rebel Yell Sessions
KISS Classic 'I Was Made For Lovin' You' Gets Yungblud Makeover For The Fall Guy
Neil Young With Crazy Horse Deliver 'Fu**In' Up'
Alice Cooper Expands 'Breadcrumbs'
Pet Shop Boys Release New Album 'Nonetheless'
Southtowne Lanes 'Find Your God' With New Single