Digital Download Revolution Paves the Way for Independent Music Artists to Thrive

Thanks to the trend of digital music downloading, indie bands now have a voice online. Boston indie group Ball in the House recently topped an Internet music ranking chart, above popular mainstream acts including the Black Eyed Peas.

Boston, Mass. (PRWEB) April 19, 2006 -- Music group Ball in the House recently announced their launch of a digital music store through BurnLounge, the first community-powered digital music service that enables passionate music fans to sell the music they love to friends or like-minded individuals.

With sales of digital music generating more than $1.1 billion last year, up from $380 million in 2004 according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), the Internet has become a hot, new marketing tool for music artists even more so for indie bands. Independent artists, who usually find themselves lacking a promotional voice in todays record company-controlled music market, may find their salvation on the World Wide Web.

According to industry experts, digital music sales will continue to grow and gain momentum, and as it does, so will the chances for independent artists to generate exposure for their music. And as the consumer alters the way they purchase music, the face of the music industry may change as well.