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Thursday, December 3, 2009

A Music Fan Site With A Difference

By Ged Brockie

For a true fan in the indie rock music industry, there is no greater accomplishment than finding a group that you know will succeed in the future. Recognizing what a band requires in order to be successful in this increasingly competitive market is a feeling created from having enough knowledge of the music industry. When an unknown band that you support finds success in a large scale atmosphere you build a sense of unity with the band for having known it at such an early stage. This building of fandom represents the ultimate form of band support and can often lead to recognition from the band itself who is often aware of the fans that support them at such an early phase.

Many indie rock music fans have had limited opportunities in finding this level of fandom due to the demands related to it such as found in following a band around or following the online fad of musical groups in communication outlets such as MySpace or Facebook. These venues are limited in their exposure and often make it difficult for real fans of indie rock music to find the new music that will relate to them.

In addition to listening and taking part in judging the next level of indie rock music, fans have the opportunity to view performances online. In the world wide environment of the internet fans have the chance to preview new indie bands from across the globe, expanding their opportunities in finding and supporting the best. The chance to see a band perform online removes the restrictions of borders and allows every fan the opportunity to see their new favorite bands in person. A fan also has the chance to see the future gigs of these new indie bands by learning when the band will have future gigs in their area.

The internet helps to remove the restrictions of physical borders by allowing a person to view the performances of their favorite new bands. A fan will also have an opportunity to see their new indie bands by following their performances online and discovering when they will be performing in a venue near them.

How a band is impacted by individuals outside of the group is often defined by as a fan base. For a large successful band this is most commonly displayed through record sales and sold out concerts as they cater to the fan masses. For the smaller band every fan is an individual and support is generated through supporting the band online and occasionally buying their goods through music downloads and clothing sales. These sites often recognize the importance of the small band indie rock music fan and supports them in their efforts to support the music. For the very active fans of this genre of music these sites like to recognize site contributers by recognizing them in the TOP 10 FANS web board. Earning points through voting and earning points with the band products you purchase are only a few ways you can earn rewards and make it to the top ten. - 18424

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