Should we think of the vinyl resurgence as paving the way to a fairer and more wholesome relationship with music? Vinyl sales have been increasing gradually for the last several years, now being the second format of choice for music fans worldwide after streaming, but why? Maybe it’s because some people prefer the sound quality, […]
The concept of artists selling out has long been a contested debate within the music world, and has been an especially touchy subject among independent artists particularly within the underground sector. In this month’s SoundSight blog post we consider what exactly constitutes ‘selling out’, and question whether this debate is even still necessary within the […]
Even though there’s never been a better time to achieve success independently, it’s still far from easy going it 100% DIY in the industry today. The internet continues to democratize the music world, resulting in far more ease of access to vital services previously unattainable for many unsigned artists. But this also means competition in […]