A2IM's mission is to level the playing field in the music market for indie labels, who lack the funding of the majors. Payola, the paying off of radio stations in return for radio play, as well as "independent promotion," wherein the stations are payed by third-party promoters, affect the amount airplay artists on independent labels can get. These injustices undermine the chances of small artists being able to compete. [see full story for more] - Click here for the Full Story

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