
Inspiring Artist-Led Dialogues with Indie Musicians
Join us to amplify indie music voices and challenge the corporate music industry’s status quo. We’re passionate about empowering artists to share their stories and thrive independently. Let’s show the Major Labels how much they suck in trying to homogenize popular music!
Indie Artists: Let’s Thrive and Shine Together!
The Major Labels Suck podcast and related website were inspired by all the struggles incurred by so many talented musicians who are used up and spit out by the publicly owned corporate music industry. The title came from a discussion I had with my best friend Steve about how exploitative the major labels have always been. So, it made all sense in the world for me to turn the music podcast and blog that I’ve always wanted to make dedicated to my favorite indie musicians.
If you are an indie musician, or know someone who you’d like me to feature, please contact me below. It could be in an article, future podcast episode, or even livestream. Remember, unsigned or indie label artists ONLY! Also, I have a strict policy of never charging anyone for the opportunity to be on any of my shows.

Our Indie Music Blog
Our blog is a treasure trove of articles, insights, and resources await you to educate you in indie music!
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“I Am Mine” by Beta Radio – Audiophile Reviews
One song that really caught me off guard when I first heard…
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My 6 Favorite Songs by The Kinks
Growing up I mostly listened to country music as that’s what my…
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“Suit and Jacket” by Judah and the Lion – Audiophile Reviews
Judah & the Lion are an American folk band from Nashville, Tennessee,…
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Album Deep Dives: “Red Earth and Pouring Rain” by Bear’s Den
Red Earth & Pouring Rain is the second album released in July…
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Alex Melton and His Genius Alternative Rock Song Covers
As someone obsessed with finding innovative covers of my favorite songs, I…
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Michalina Malisz: LEGENDARY Hurdy-Gurdy Player and Vocalist of LYRRE
I was absolutely BLOWN AWAY by my first impression of Michalina Malisz…
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Brooke Surgener Plays “Houston” IN BID for NPR Tiny Desk Set
Let’s get our girl from Erie, Pennsylvania, the sweet and beautiful Brooke…

Thriving in the Indie Music World
Championing Independent Musicians
Discover upcoming events where you can support indie talent! We’ll be updating this calendar in the coming months with some of our favorite artists and their live gigs!
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