So, things seem to be tough all over, with many of CC’s favorite artists apparently falling off (or never having been) the indie rock radar and the artists being forced to turn to the fans for support. This is of course yet another sign of the way that the music industry must take on a serious sea change to stay afloat. It seems odd that bands are having to turn back to the fans for support after the labels fail them. Perhaps it’s better for we the fans though, as artists will once again pander to the individual’s tastes rather than all the corporate nonsense.
Up at the top there is perennial CC fave Giant Drag (now lead solely by lead guitarist/vocalist/badass Annie Hardy) who seems to be having it rough after getting dropped from a major label. In order to record her second album Annie is needing all the help she can get, so she’s got a ‘donate’ button on her website and she’s opened up an eBay store. Check it and donate/buy cool stuff homies.
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Next up is our friends Trophy Scars who had the rug pulled out from under them on their when their entire UK tour (a venture which required the band members all emptying their bank accounts) got cancelled because of dick promoters. Awfulness indeed but they too have opened up an eBay store and you can check their website for more info about how to help.
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Just so things aren’t all gloomy, check out this rad new artist called 
Also, partial ACL Lineup here. Gnarls Barkley, N.E.R.D., Hot Chip, CSS, the Raconteurs, Del the Funkee Homosapien, etc. Sounds okay but hopefully we’ll get some more than this because there certainly isn’t enough indie here to satiate me (though N.E.R.D. does kinda rule…)
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Oh, and here’s the real cover for the new Charlotte Sometimes Album. Looks like it’s gonna be awesome! Can’t wait for the May release!
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