Post #538018 by kludge on Mon, Jun 21, 2010 1:38 PM

As an indie musician, I find this a really intriguing topic. When a band only sells a couple hundred cds, creating a new one is a very expensive proposition. Even if you can do the music totally DIY at home, you're probably in for over a thousand dollars in production cost for a "pro" cd. Obviously, not doing this for the money!

I, too, long for the glorious artwork of vinyl. On the other hand, digital could provide us with other new ideas, especially animation, that aren't viable in print. I just wish there was a good way to distribute them and at least cover the band's costs. Even if you go all-digital, DIY distribution is expensive.

The best thing I can suggest is buy indie music whenever possible, and try to avoid buying big corporate music. And support bands that play live!