American record labels

see the music industry as something you achieve on your own; starting from the bottom, up. That’s how many Americans do it anyways, but foreign countries do it differently. People talk about N SYNC and the Backstreet Boys being formed by companies and not by knowledge of the other members before that. Some people criticize companies for that, and say it’s not right or it’s not the “American” way. South Korea’s music industry has kids audition and enter training camps to be able to become a…

I manipulated the air so I cleared the table and collided with Stefan. "YOU'RE DEAD STEFAN!" I screamed. We hit the ground and rolled. "What the hell is your problem? Why the hell would you actually want to go to school? Now Damon's making me go!" I yelled, still wrestling with him. Arms wrapped around my waist and I was yanked off of Stefan. I glared up at Damon. "Let me go!" I yelled. Within the blink of an eye, I was at the other side of the room and Damon was letting me go.…

“R”Rovers are an important part of our lives. They allow us to see beyond our earth. We made our rovers to help us understand the scientific process and how to create an experiment. Making this rover also refreshed our memory of the concept of elastic energy. Not to rub it in your face, but EarthToy Designs enlisted in our help to design this rover, too. They asked us to make a rover that can be adjusted to go different distances. Of course, we have to think about the environment while making…

do and why it does it. He wants to bring bands into the club that do not lose money. He might be sacrificing some personal satisfaction, but there does not appear to be any issue opposing his business ethics. • When Hurwitz was a deejay, he played records that led people to change the station. Then the station changed him. Is this an example of business regulating itself? Is there an ethical side to this, or is it just the way money works?…

A promoter has many functions and roles in which they must embody that enables them to complete the tasks which they are faced with. One of their most important jobs is to organise a show and negotiate with an agent to book an artist. They will usually try and secure an artist which they love so that they are able to work with someone who they enjoy listening to. Once the promoter has secured an artist, they must book and secure a venue for the show. They then have to act as an intermediary…

caused many independent record labels were being left out because of mainstream music and labels controlling the sound waves and profit. Yet many independent labels were able to survive and thrive, such as Atlantic Records and Imperial Records. Both experienced different struggles in the creation of their labels. They used and developed new techniques to overcome the difficulties. Many artists came from these two labels to define their own individual styles. Atlantic records, founded by Ahmet…

Indie rock was originated in United Kingdom in the 1980s and can be traced back to the burst of post-punk. The genre was said to have a lot of influence by the ethics and ideologies of punk music. The term “indie” had been around for a long time as it was is used to describe the independence of music. Indie rock is considered a genre of alternative rock, so the terms were used quite interchangeably. As much of alternative bands began to enter mainstream music, the term “indie” began to describe…

I learned about the importance of Stax Records, how it impacted the community around the people of Memphis, TN and how Stax Records was not just another business to be run for profit. But, a family of intense individuals who loved making music, despite the color of their skin. I also found out, the doors were always open to the people…

Basically, one would be able to find themselves in a fitting band, whether it was with a town weirdo or a geek. Indie introduced a way to include everyone who wanted to be a part of rock music (Cohen 1). During the 2000s, the worry to sign with record deals came to a halt when the indie community favorited their acts with digital downloading. This change started with the bank Wilco, when they released their album Yankee Hotel Foxtrot for free. This was a bold move to not only get their name…

available in one click of a button. Vinyl’s contain a sound that is outstanding and nothing compared to audio encryption. The music and sounds are physically being formed into records. Each one being different shape, size, roughness, and smoothness. Also its cool looking and the new generation see it as a big cd. The Vinyl Record Club is a place where anyone can meet people who have a different or the same taste in music. The information is assessable easy when asked and to get involved in…