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Reprinted from the 6/97 GAVIN - News Feature |
| Joe’s
Special: Indie Sounds highest-selling product in cyberspace. Traditionally,
these music sales have been of established acts signed to major
labels through dedicated label Wed sites or retail outlets like
Columbia House. But now, fans of lesser-known artists can find what
they’re looking for, too. joesgrille.com, an online offshoot of the Boulder, Colorado based CD production company joe’s production and & grille, offers independent artists and their listeners a place to discover, hear, and purchase new music. “We spent a lot of time researching how people find new music.” says joe’s president and founder Wendy Rubin. “And we found that, unless someone already knows the name of a band or what they sound like, they won’t really take the time to Listen to something new. That’s why our ‘Like Artist’ feature is so great. You can type in ‘Shawn Colvin’ or ‘female vocalist’ or ‘contemporary folk’ and get a list of acts that will be what you like. Then you can read a description, listen to a clip, and decide if you want to invest $10 in a disc.” Contact joesgrille.com or call (303)442-1770 for more information. ---Alexandra Haslam |
