Thanks to the use of the Internet, technology, and those that believe every artist should have a chance, there are now opportunities for being an indie artist.  If you have music that you want to promote, a CD or are just starting out, you can use the tools and information available to you in order to do what you want.

Not only does playing your music when and where you want include finding local places.  You also have the ability to plan your own tours.  One of the great ways to do this is through Sonicbidz.  This is a consolidated area that allows artists to sign up for places that are asking for artists around the world.  All you have to do is go to their website, find the opportunities and start signing up.  Several indie artists have made their way by using this kind of source.

If you are unable to play in your local area, or are sick and tired of being the local band, make yourself national.  With things like these, you have the ability to make your own route and go to places where you know your music will be a success.

A hot new musician is on the rise. Edward Thurston, independent artist, has come out with his first album, Soundtrack of Life which is sure to hit the top.

Thurston was born and raised in Miami, Florida, but has been in the Denver area for the past four years. His background includes studies in music from his back yard to his drumming profession with a variety of bands.

This particular album is a mixture of dance beats, polyrhythmic beats, and some great sounds mixed with unique tunes. Thurston doesn’t stop at a regular C scale. He also mixes in jazz scales, sounds and authentic beats and scales from various cultures. More than that, this album has great messages that are in every song, all which are used to uplift and send messages of purpose.

Not only did Thurston put together this album as an independent artist, but also was able to record all of the various parts with little help and with the opening of his own studio, Artist West Records. He is now working to record other musicians in their endeavors to heighten their musical careers as independent artists.

If you would like to send inquires, hire Thurston for part of a tour, or to download pieces of Thurston’s album, please go to: www.edwardthurston.com.

Music is going through some amazing and great changes at this time in history. It is becoming ‘decentralized’ from the culture and expectations that most have been exposed to. One of the most fascinating ways that music is doing this is through the use of Internet radio. This is offering a new freedom to artists and listeners everywhere. The great advantage of having Internet radio in any genre is that it is not limited. Most radio stations are controlled by recording studios that pay local and national stations to play specific artists and specific songs. Internet stations don’t have ‘payola’ taking over. This gives indie artists everywhere a venue. It also gives listeners everywhere a refreshing beat and better options. If you haven’t found Internet radios with indie artists, it is time to start looking. This is a great way to get and find exposure for any type of genre. The time is coming when recording companies and local stations will end up completely selling themselves out. In exchange the Internet will provide new possibilities for offering music.