The popular music industry in Spain: independent record labels in the digital era

Authors

  • Luis Alfonso Albornoz
  • Juan Ignacio Gallego

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30962/ec.786

Keywords:

Indústria musical. Gravadoras independentes. Internet. Música popular. Espanha.

Abstract

This article introduces the main results of a survey performed on independent record and distribution companies of popular music in Spain. The goal of this research was to obtain a sort of portrait of this sector and to analyze its present tendencies. An online survey was conducted during the first semester of 2011 by researchers of the Journalism and Media Studies Department at Carlos III University of Madrid, with the support of the Spanish Association and Independent Phonographic Union, best known by the acronym UFI. The article emphasizes mainly the different activities and strategies developed by independent record labels and distribution companies. These companies show a very active presence on the new digital networks and platform services. The results of the research are introduced in the following order: a) profile of the companies, b) international presence, c) advertisement and promotional strategies, and d) internet and online services. Keywords Music Industry. Independent Record Companies. Internet. Popular Music. Spain.

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Published

28-09-2012

How to Cite

Albornoz, L. A., & Gallego, J. I. (2012). The popular music industry in Spain: independent record labels in the digital era. E-Compós, 15(2). https://doi.org/10.30962/ec.786

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 2 (2012)

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Special Issue

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