Former Creation and Poptones chief Alan McGee has told Xfm that new bands should steer clear of those pesky record companies. Having given away the latest album from one of the bands he manages - The Charlatans - for free via the alternative rock station, he said this week: "I'd recommend a band not to go to any record label, I think they're all fucking rubbish. You're better off doing it yourself. They're living in the past, it's like owning a tram company or something". McGee has been pretty critical of all record companies for a while now, of course, but it's good to know he hasn't changed his mind, isn't it? Plus, if you're looking for someone to sign your tram, now you know where to go.
Jul 4, 2008
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Alan McGee still hates record labels
Alan McGee has told Xfm that new bands should avoid record labels, which he calls rubbish, and that artists are better off releasing music themselves.