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The Best Indie Bands You've Never Heard Of



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Indie bands may be an option if your search for new music is over. This article will focus on Modest Mouse, Pavement, The Fall, The Buzzcocks, and The Fall. What bands should you start with? Find out more by reading on. You may be surprised at how many bands you might not have heard of. Prepare to be surprised. The best indie bands will blow you away!

Modest Mouse

Modest Mouse hail from Issaquah (Washington) and have been called one the most influential bands in the 1990s. Their sound is a mix of lo-fi, noise pop and emo. The band was established in 1993. They are best known for their debut album, self-titled. This earned them a loyal following among the punk community. They were so successful, a major label bidding battle ensued.


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Pavement

Pavement's 1992 self-titled debut album established an indie rock cult. The debut album by this noise rock band was released on an independent label. It sold more than one million copies. Eventually, the band split up and released four more albums before they were disbanded in 1999. Here are some highlights from their discography. Listen to their music for a complete overview.

The Fall

The Fall are an Australian band that is indie. They were signed to Rough Trade Records at the beginning of 1980s. Grotesque (After the Gramme) was their third album. It was released in November 1980. It was preceded and acclaimed by singles like "Better Man", which reached number one on the UK Indie Chart. Geoff Travis from Rough Trade and Mayo Thompson of Red Krayola co-produced the album. Smith suffered from problems with Rough Trade but he released music on the independent label, and eventually formed a new group.


The Buzzcocks

The Buzzcocks were born from a love of punk music and the dark, post-industrial Manchester atmosphere. Buzzcocks were not interested fake nihilism, or anarchistic invocations. Instead, their nihilism was inspired in part by the grim environment of 1970s. Spiral Scratch was the band's debut EP and sold over 16,000 copies. It also reached #1 on the singles charts.

The Pixies

The Pixies are an American band of indie musicians that were formed in Boston, Massachusetts 30 years ago. They have seven studio albums. Head Carrier is their 7th studio album. Tom Dalgety previously worked for Opeth as well as Royal Blood. They met recently. Despite being an unlikely match, Dalgety helped the Pixies create an album that was both unique and memorable. Here are some facts about the band.


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Oasis

Oasis was founded in 1993, and was signed to independent label Creation Records. Their debut album, Definitely Maybe reached number one in the UK Albums Charts. Soon, they followed that up with "What’s the Story", a 10 week-long hit on the charts. It was also one of the best-selling albums of the 1990s. As the band became more popular, they started appearing in tabloid newspapers.


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FAQ

What is the cost of distributing a feature-length film?

A distribution deal typically costs between $100,000 and $150,000.

The average cost per theater is around $10,000.

The average cost per screen is around $5,000.

The distribution fee is approximately $500,000. If you have 100 screens then that would mean your cost to distribute the screen(s) is around $500,000.

If you have ten screens, your distribution fees would be $50,000.


Which percentage of the box offices goes to marketing budgets and what is their share?

Marketing budgets usually account for anywhere from 20%-40% of a film's budget. This is because marketing is very important to the success of any film.

Without good marketing, no one knows about your film. It is impossible to get people to pay for your film without knowing all about it.


Why aren't more independent films distributed?

Indie filmmakers tend to assume that distributors will buy their films.

They believe distributors will pick up their films because they know the public will love their work.

However, this is seldom the case. Distributors often benefit from independent filmmakers.

They may delay a film's release until after the awards season is over.

They may delay the release of a low budget film until after summer blockbuster season begins.

Distributors may also keep films from the public until people have already spent hundreds of money on tickets, popcorn or candy.

They don't want any of those profits to go to waste.


How many theaters would I need in order to get my money back?

It all depends on the length of your theatrical release.

If you're planning to run your film for less than two weeks, you only need to open one theater.

If your film is going to be screened for more then two weeks, you will need two theaters.


Are foreign sales more lucrative than domestic ones for Hollywood?

Yes, but only a little. In 2017, foreign revenues accounted for about 17% of total revenue. 83% of total revenue came from domestic sources.

Over half of the world’s population is found in overseas markets.

This means many people who might never watch a movie at home will still want to see yours.



Statistics

  • The author of the study noted that "The percentage of female speaking roles has not increased much since the 1940s when they hovered around 25 percent to 28 percent." (en.wikipedia.org)
  • The percentage of black female characters went from 16 percent in 2017 to 21 percent in 2018. (en.wikipedia.org)
  • This reflected no change from 2011 and only a 1% increase from 1998."[116]"9% of all directors. (en.wikipedia.org)
  • Women account for 51 percent of moviegoers. (en.wikipedia.org)
  • New York Times article stated that only 15% of the top films in 2013 had women in lead acting roles. (en.wikipedia.org)



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How To

How do you buy tickets online to Hollywood Wax Museum?

Hollywood Wax Museums, which are museums around the globe that exhibit wax figures of celebrities, are known as Hollywood Wax Museums. The museum was opened in New York City by the Museum of American Art in 1894. The first wax figure of President Abraham Lincoln was presented at the opening ceremony of the museum.

Every year, the museum draws millions of tourists from all over the globe. There are many wax figures in the museum including Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley, Bill Clinton, John F Kennedy and Barack Obama.

To buy tickets for this attraction, you should go through the museum's official website. You can also book tickets through their website. There are several packages that you can choose from depending on the number of people you'd like to bring along. There are two types available: the "Single” and the "Family" packages.

Book your tickets well in advanced to secure the best price. The "Family Package" ticket price is $149 per head, while tickets for the single package are $129 per head.

All prices include taxes. If you select the package "Family," you will have one additional person with you. Additional person $50

You can choose to opt for the "single deal", which includes only you, if additional charges are not necessary. For solo travel, the "self-service" option will cost you $20 more.

The payment process is very simple and fast if you decide to buy the tickets online. You will only need to provide your name, phone number, and email address. You will receive an email confirmation of your booking once you have submitted these details. You can modify your reservation until 24 hours before your arrival.

The confirmation page can be either printed or displayed on your mobile device by the attendant upon entry to the attraction. It is not possible to use cash inside the museum. You can only bring credit cards.

You can visit the museum anytime during its operating hours, which are 10 am to 11 pm daily.




 



The Best Indie Bands You've Never Heard Of