
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!
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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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CHECK THIS OUT: Pokémon Theme Song (Shred Version) by Sophie Lloyd
I was quite familiar with slay female guitarist Sophie Burrell from the…
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Top 10 Most Popular First to Eleven Covers
Since June 2020, one cover band has become a daily fixture in…
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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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Artist Spotlight – Anne Reburn
Since I listen to so much indie music and so many cover…
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CHECK THIS OUT: “Life on Mars” Cover by Connie Talbot
This wonderful video came across my YouTube suggestion feed this evening. I…
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First to Eleven BIGBAR Erie, PA Show Photos and Videos
First weekend living in Erie, PA, and guess who is live at…
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“Be Still” by Canyon City – Audiophile Reviews
“And the signs that line the drive are just a guide through…
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“Darkest of Night Skies” by The Native Sibling – Audiophile Reviews
How does no one know about this amazing song, “Darkest of Night…
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“My Coco” by Stellastarr – Audiophile Reviews
“My Coco” is an Underrated Indie Rock Ballad As someone who played…

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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