I just read Ariel Hyatt’s great post about how the mainstream music media (Billboard, in particular) is so out of touch with the independent musician.  I would post a link to the original list, but you have to be a Billboard subscriber to read it.  Come on, 20 bucks a month just to find out how many CD’s didn’t sell this week?

Anyways, the idea behind the Billboard list is what would be the best way for an artist to gain the maximum amount of exposure.  Featured on Oprah? Song used on Dancing With The Stars?  As you can see, these are very realistic goals.

Ariel came up with her own list of what would be most helpful to indie musicians and she did a great job.  Many people helped her with this (you can read that list here), and it is a great example of how you don’t have to be super famous to make an impact.

If you are a musician, or know a musician, or have heard the word music, please download this article and send it to your friends.  They will thank you for it.

The Indie Maximum 100 by Ariel Hyatt and Friends