In 2008, 1500 albums sold more than 10000 copies. Out of these 1500, 227 artists did it for the first time. And out of 227, 14 did it without a record-label. 106 were signed to a major label, rest to indie labels. Facts @ Music Think Tank.
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Great chill-out mix from Tom Middleton. Download.
Four album from 808 State getting re-mastered and re-released. Original release years were between 1989 and 1993. Oldskool.
Pacifique makes artist interviews of this year’s artists. See them all here (more posted every week).
Gramophonedzie’s big hit from last summer gets a proper and pretty entertaining music video.