Two new UK charts are set to be launched, specifically to showcase alternative and indie artists it has been announced. The main chart system rules are also being fundamentally changed, Reuters reports.
The new Independents Breakers singles and albums charts will feature acts who have not appeared in the main top 20 before and are also not signed to any of the four major record labels.
"We've done test charts, and the kinds of artists who would have benefited are Friendly Fires and Grizzly Bear," said Martin Talbot, managing director of the Official Charts Company.
"These bands already have credibility and media coverage, but the broader public is not particularly aware of them and they are not breaking through into the charts."
The move is the first of it's kind since the charts were first published in 1978, under current rules major label artists can appear in the current indie chart as long they use an independent distributor.
The first Independents Breakers charts will be published on Monday June 29.
11:46 AM | 15/06/2009
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initial reaction to this is that it's great news! makes a lot of sense
Posted by greymatter at 2:23 PM | 15/06/2009 | Report Abuse
what about an act like Maths Class? they've got a video up online at www.benchlive.co.uk but still seem to be trying to make their mark...
Posted by Muso at 2:24 PM | 16/06/2009 | Report Abuse
Long time coming. This is very good news...
Posted by D Kelly at 4:52 PM | 23/06/2009 | Report Abuse
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