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I've worked with multiple acts (Clark, Broadcast, Plaid) that have played (and sold out) the Bowery Ballroom without major label support. There is a very succe
by geden 16y ago
I've worked with multiple acts (Clark, Broadcast, Plaid) that have played (and sold out) the Bowery Ballroom without major label support.
There is a very successful tier of well run larger indies like Warp, Domino, Beggars Banquet. They've worked out that not fucking your golden geese is a good long term play.
But yes, even they struggle with the costs of big tours. Touring is expensive.
- warfangle 16y agoOh, I concur. I've known a few unsigned local acts that have been able to edge in as an opener at Irving Plaza. But it's a rare case indeed. (it doesn't help that they play a semi-in-the-hole genre, at least in the US. It's still quite big in some cold, northern european countries)
- JonnieCache 16y agoAdd Planet Mu and Ninja Tune to that list. edit: and most importantly don't forget XL Recordings, who have Radiohead, the Prodigy and the White Stripes among others.