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Brauns' career echoes a liberal's electoral map: bicoastal success, but disconnect with the heartland's Wal-Mart mentality. She's proud of her artistic path, but weary.

Previously only available to major labels, independent artists and labels can now take advantage of the iTunes LP rich media format for the iTunes store.

Thousands of indie music fans converged on Chicago's Union Park to kick off the annual Pitchfork festival that was held from July 18 to July 20.

It's been six years since their debut album 'Highly Evolved' brought about a wave of destruction - on stage, off stage, between band members...

With a little help from Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, and maybe some upset lawyers, Tracy Lawrence makes a grand entrance on his own label - Rockey Comfort Records.

He's a pop culture icon and one of country's perennial favorites, and following an Oct. 15, 2009, news announcement, Garth Brooks was open for questions.

Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, and Etta James are featured in this optimistic view of Chess Records, the Chicago R&B and Blues record label of the 1950s and '60s.

Suite101 writer Kimberly Ward caught up with the lead singer of Four Kornerz Deji Juba before the release of the band's debut album Soulectric

Musicians, you don't need a manager. Instead of hiring someone to manage your career, hire 3 people: a Lawyer, Publicist, and Tour Booker.

Online file sharing brought about the shift of consciousness among the general public that art should be free. With that, the approach to reach the consumer has changed.

W.O.A International Offers Complete Package for Independent Artists, Pioneers Indie Music Support in Asia

Indie Music is the way forward: creative, original, experimentation-al, it is making great waves, especially with the youth who are more easily exposed to it.

After much persistence from the judges for more soulful singing, Matt Giraud turns once again to Michigan's Motown roots for inspiration.

A review of ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead's first album release, since their 2007 split from longtime record label, Interscope Records.

Most country fans know "Big Kenny" Alphin as one-half of the hit duo Big & Rich. But on his new solo CD, he demonstrates his musical freedom via inspired reflection.

With CD's following the route of DVD's and offering "new, improved" versions just a couple of months after release, we look at the backlash from fans as they say NO MORE.

Sarah Hethcoat's music floats between pop and saucy rock. Hethcoat's sincerity and clarity comes across solidly and confidently on and off stage.

With 62 million album sales worldwide, eight #1 worldwide singles and four consecutive #1 albums, Britney Spears remains one of the top selling artists of the decade.

Finding your unique voice, honing your songwriting skills, knowing your audience, and using the internet to create interest will help your music get heard

Several of the students of Ignaz Moscheles, who was one of the most important piano teachers in Europe, owed their successful careers to his excellent training.

Reba McEntire, one of the most successful female recording artists of all time, has left her longtime label home, MCA Records, after 20-plus years.

Eric Elbogen's eclectic one man band, formerly known as Say Hi to Your Mom, departs from the lyrics which have previously defined him and focuses on odes to past loves.

It's not often that an artist is disappointed in having a greatest-hits album released, but country music's Tim McGraw has found himself in just such a position.

Music video shows can be fun to produce. There are important factors to keep in mind if there are plans to turn the show into a small business or resume builder.

While it's impossible to completely determine the reasons behind Bradley Nowell's drug use, there were obvious events that contributed to his untimely and tragic death.

Humpty Dumpty Was Pushed is written in a unique voice that is fast, dangerous, disturbing and hilarious at the same time. It's like a hip-hop version of Sin City.

Karyn Roy Smith starts her musical journey by recording her first demo. She rolls the dice in Nashville, Tennessee. A spiritual draught comes leading her away from God.

While most associate the name Les Paul with the Gibson Les Paul guitar, the man behind the name was also a Grammy Award winning musician.

Robbie Basho was one of the great leading virtuoso guitarists of the Takoma School and created some of the most meditative albums of the sixties

The old-time country music of pioneering artist Spencer Moore, who turned 90 on Feb. 7, 2009, might have gone unpreserved, if not for New York's Tompkins Square Records.

Miles Davis recorded many masterpieces aside from Kind of Blue. However, it remains as the largest selling jazz album of all time.

When most hear a hit country song, they naturally associate it with the artist performing it. But for every hit tune, there's an unsung hero, the songwriter, to thank.

Early rural music wasn't of interest to record companies until they realized it was commercially viable. But recordings by these musicians provide valued oral histories.

The San Diego Indie Music Festival is an all-out celebration of creativity, artisanship, and the act of breaking the corporate mold.

Amy Winehouse's retro soul look and sound has inspired a string of imitators. Adele and Duffy are two of the best at the head of the pack.

In the 70's and 80's, when major labels dominated rock in England, Factory subverted convention and left a lasting impact on the music industry.

Although nobody could replace the gruff vocals and superb guitar ability of Terry Kath, Bill Champlin's one-of-a-kind voice and musical acumen did much to fill the void.

For decades, Ernest Van Stoneman was called the unsung hero of country music. But with his 2008 addition to the genre's highest honor roll, his legend status is sealed.

The Country Music Association's annual awards show, considered the most prestigous event of its kind, is a place hitmaker Toby Keith will never, ever be again, he says.

Michael Jackson escaped many trials and tribulations in life while creating a lasting music career even in his death. This is in in-depth view of his life.

The origins and history behind the English punk band the Sex Pistols.

Just before King of Cards was released, Tom McRae received a bombshell from his record label. In the last part of our interview he tells Suite101 how he plans to continue

Acoustic multi-instrumentalist/singer-songwriter Sarah Jarosz scored a record deal before graduating high school. Now, she's ready to unleash her first CD and tour.

Simon Cowell may have been as shocked as the rest of the world as news broke that the iconic lyrics 'I won't do what you told me' will be playing across British household

Ready for festival season? Pack up the tent: Creation Festivals just released their official line-up for the 29th Annual Northeast and Northwest events.

Say it ain't so: Jason Lee will portray David Seville in Fox Animation's upcoming live-action/CGI hybrid Alvin and the Chipmunks.

"The Invitation," narrated by pastor/author Rick Warren, is a unique evangelistic tool offered to believers and seekers nation-wide by Maranatha Music and Nelson Bibles.

Currently touring with Relient K and Mae, Sherwood are creating a name for themselves as one of the first bands signed to MySpace Records. We talk to Mike from the band.

The Third Annual BET Awards which will take place this year again in Southern Hip-Hop hub Atlanta is to air on Thursday October 23rd.

The RZA is once again doing a soundtrack album for Afro Samurai: Resurrection, the series featuring Samuel L. Jackson, Lucy Liu and Mark Hamill. It's due January 27th.