Passion Pit Are Giving Away 750 Unique 7-Inch SinglesPassion Pit Are Giving Away 750 Unique 7-Inch SinglesPassion Pit are offering their fans a very exciting vinyl record with pre-orders of their new album, Kindred.Beth KellmurrayBeth Kellmurray
What You Buy Today Is Connection (So Don't Screw It Up)What You Buy Today Is Connection (So Don't Screw It Up)Indie fans enjoy more personal connections with their favorite musicians. Here's why we don't want to screw that up.James StaffordJames Stafford
What Net Neutrality Regulations Mean for the Music IndustryWhat Net Neutrality Regulations Mean for the Music Industry“This is no more a plan to regulate the internet than the First Amendment is a plan to regulate free speech.”Beth KellmurrayBeth Kellmurray
R.E.M. + More Sign Open Letter Supporting Net NeutralityR.E.M. + More Sign Open Letter Supporting Net NeutralityDays away from a vote on new net neutrality regulations presented by FCC chairman Tom Wheeler, several musicians have published an open letter in support.Beth KellmurrayBeth Kellmurray
The Killers' Brandon Flowers Hints at New Solo MusicThe Killers' Brandon Flowers Hints at New Solo MusicBrandon Flowers tweeted a link to his website, which simply boasts a super short video titled, "Keys," of an entirely instrumental track.Beth KellmurrayBeth Kellmurray
Apple Sours on Indie Labels Apple Sours on Indie Labels Format changes and "editorial discretion" slams the iTunes door for many indie labels.James StaffordJames Stafford
Kim Gordon: Lana Del Rey 'Doesn't Know What Feminism Is'Kim Gordon: Lana Del Rey 'Doesn't Know What Feminism Is'In her memoir, Girl in a Book, Kim Gordon criticizes Lana Del Rey and her understanding of feminism.Chuck ArmstrongChuck Armstrong
Happy Birthday to the Record Player!Happy Birthday to the Record Player!On Feb. 19, 1878 -- a staggering 137 years ago -- Thomas Edison patented a piece of technology that recorded and played back sound.Chuck ArmstrongChuck Armstrong
Could the Mount Eerie Model Work for Other Bands?Could the Mount Eerie Model Work for Other Bands?Any way you look at it, the situation seems dire for the mid-level musician making a go of it in 2015.Chris KisselChris Kissel
The Music Industry's Biggest Problem Is YouThe Music Industry's Biggest Problem Is YouThe death rattle of the record business has gone on long enough that we can parse just about every clip, pop and gurgle.Jeff GilesJeff Giles