Tag Archive for: independence

Musicians discover independence


Disillusioned by pressures and expectations from big corporations, many bands and artists are now attempting to leave record labels behind and adopt a do-it-yourself spirit. And this trend is sparking creativity and spontaneity — the elements needed to make music so much fun in the first place. Without major labels, bands have no deadlines, no […]

Comforts of home must be foregone


When I started at USC last year, I was a little overwhelmed. USC offers such a variety of new choices and responsibilities that I felt anxious nearly all the time. With my home just a 40-minute drive down the 110 Freeway, I started driving home almost every weekend. The familiarity of home and its proximity […]