Looks like the Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails incidents weren't an isolated action. Now, pop star Madonna has apparently joined the free agent fray and has signed directly with a concert promoter rather than a label. Other popular acts including Jamiroquai and Oasis are also reporting muling over direct sales.
While this may seem like remarkable news for some, it should be noted that these are major acts with significant clout. While they may be able to eschew the label system, in all cases they've reached the plateau they've reached because of major label promotion which has supported them for more than a decade. Put it simply, these bands are already grown up, so the real question, particularly on this site, is whether a new band can grow without a label and the hype/promotion machine that brings. - more on this story
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