The Indie Sales Pitch

Licensing a song to a major brand for a commercial was once indie rock's version of suicide; now the practice is almost completely acceptable. These days, art rockers like Of Montreal "jingle-ize" their songs for Outback Steakhouse commercials. No rules, just right.

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Category:
Indie
Air Date:
Jan 2, 2010
 

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