http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/music-magazine/last-word/?service=Rss http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/music-magazine/last-word/how-the-will-of-the-people-is-creating-a-new-democracy-in-music-860371.html http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/music-magazine/last-word/how-the-will-of-the-people-is-creating-a-new-democracy-in-music-860371.html ]]> <p> Today is 4 July, and there is no more fitting a date to hijack for the purpose of celebrating our independent musical history than the American Declaration of Independence. After breaking from the British, the Americans enshrined a constitution so all-encompassing in its vision of law, governance and society, that it has provided stability to a diverse and massive geography and population for more than 200 years. </p> The Last Word Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:46:33 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/music-magazine/last-word/celebrating-independents-day-849686.html http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/music-magazine/last-word/celebrating-independents-day-849686.html ]]> <p> On 4 July, we will celebrate Independents Day, a new annual initiative from AIM in the UK designed to raise awareness and celebrate the importance and success of independently released music across the globe. </p> The Last Word Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:18:53 +0100