Jul 13, 2011 7:00 AM

Music Bloggers Hack Record Industry by Launching Indie Labels

Tastemaker music blogs are getting into the record biz, releasing lovingly crafted music with enticing extras that make the most of the publications' personal relationships with the artists. It's a level of commitment and care that's rarely seen elsewhere in the music world.

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Angela Watercutter is WIRED's senior editor for special projects. Prior to joining WIRED she was a reporter for the Associated Press. Watercutter was also a senior editor of Longshot magazine and a contributor to Pop-Up Magazine. She received a bachelor of science degree in journalism from Ohio University. ... Read more

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