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Daily Dose: Tuesday, Nov. 4th 2008 (Election Day Edition)

What Indie Musicians Want From the Next President

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At this point, we know how Obama and McCain plan to support the middle class, the troops, and the elderly.  But what about the growing constituency of indie musicians?

We caught up with dozens of indie bands at this year’s CMJ Music Marathon in New York City and posed the question:  What do you want the next president to do for indie musicians?  

Hilarity and surprisingly reasoned responses ensue. Enjoy the video!

And in the comment section, let me know what you want the next president to do for indie music fans!

DAILY DOSE: THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 25th, 2008

  • Do musicians and politics mix?  With much of young Hollywood trying to back Obama it’s unclear whether it’s helping or hurting his campaign.  What do you think?
  • Charity CD coming to Urban Outfitters this fall has KILLER line up.  Check out who is on the playlist and donate to help Dangerbird Records co-founder Jeff Castelaz raise money to help his 5 year old  son, Pablove, fight cancer.  Bloc Party, Silversun Pickups, Radiohead … oh and there’s more.