TOPIC 3 wk 4

b) How and why could any band ‘make it’ through social networking/content sharing sites?

Social networking has allowed people to reach out (and in a lot of cases reach in) to others with similar musical tastes. Websites such as Myspace have millions of band profiles, easily rifled through with genre search options. Youtube and web forums can also spread the popularity of unknown bands through their discussion. All this leads to a better choice of knowledge to the user. With bands able to post music on Myspace, one can even sample their tastes the way one would try on clothes. This makes it far easier for non-commercial bands to achieve appreciation (e.g. Lily Allen). With enough 'friends' subscribing and contributing to your profile, it becomes far easier to be scouted by online music scouts.

On a personal note, this is how my band started out. Now with a new singer to replace my absence and a manager, they plug Myspace for fans and a record deal. Try searching for 'Patchwork Grace' in Myspace. :D