The recording industry claims that independent artists can't succeed without the massive financial backing that a corporate record deal affords them. We'll also preview the country's most attended music and media conferences, South By Southwest (SXSW).

The news of Azer Medical Supply Inc.?s move to downtown Galesburg was viewed by many as a hopeful hint of progress during tough economic times. That view was not shared by those who are involved in what was ? before Azer announced its move into the space now occupied by Billiards on Main ? a burgeoning music scene. A $225,000 loan to Azer Medical Supply Inc. was given the green light Monday by ...

As this year?s SXSW festival descends upon Austin, TX, with dozens upon dozens upon dozens of bands along with thousands of music fans and industry hotshots swarming to the Texas town, it?s easy for SXSW-related news to fall through the cracks. Here?s a quick roundup of just a few such stories that are emerging this [...]

Prominent Bulgarian pianist Victor Chuchkov is the founder of the highly successful SIF 309 Film Music company. Photo by BGNES

Romel Joseph did not expect to survive the earthquake that ripped through his Port-au-Prince music school, killing his pregnant wife and trapping him under the rubble two months ago.