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- 1Morris Ballen, Champion of Independent Artists, Dies at 88▼Morris Ballen, Who Helped Spread Indie Artists’ Music, Dies at 88
Morris Ballen, a music industry figure who helped bring independent artists' music to wider audiences, has died at the age of 88. The New York Times reported the news, noting his role in supporting and distributing indie music at a time when major labels dominated the industry. Tributes and reflections on his contributions to independent music are circulating.
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Tapas, a webcomic and webtoon platform long used by indie comic creators and readers, is shutting down. Artists who built audiences and income on the service are reacting with concern about losing their archives, followers and monetisation, and are urging readers to follow them on other platforms. The closure is being discussed as another blow to independent creator-focused publishing spaces online.
- 3Morris Ballen, Champion of Independent Artists, Dies at 88●Morris Ballen, Who Helped Spread Indie Artists' Music, Dies at 88 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/obituaries/morris-b
Morris Ballen, a music industry figure known for helping independent artists get their music distributed and heard by wider audiences, has died at the age of 88. The news is being noted in music and business circles, with obituary coverage highlighting his role in opening doors for indie musicians throughout his career.
- 4Radio show discusses EU packaging rules and small businesses●Gleich nacher von 14-16 Uhr geht es in meiner Sendung um die EU-Verpackungsordnung, die unnötigen Müll durch Konzerne wi
A German radio program is devoting its 14:00-16:00 slot to the EU packaging regulation, which aims to curb unnecessary waste generated by companies such as Temu and Shein. The show also examines the burden the rules place on small businesses and independent artists, featuring an interview with Sascha Stadlmeier of the Augsburg-based label Attenuation Circuit about the effects on small operators.
- 5Indie music caught in EU waste crackdown▼INTERVIEW: Indie music suffers collateral damage in EU war on waste
Euractiv interviews industry figures who argue that independent music is suffering collateral damage from EU waste-reduction rules, with environmental measures affecting formats and merchandise used by small artists and venues. The piece explores how sustainability legislation aimed at cutting waste is imposing costs and constraints on the independent music sector.
- 6The Other Art Fair makes its Atlanta debut▼Debuting in Atlanta, The Other Art Fair re-frames the art show experience
The Other Art Fair, an art fair brand known for showcasing emerging and independent artists in an accessible format, is launching in Atlanta. Organizers say the event rethinks the traditional art show experience, aiming to connect buyers directly with artists outside the formal gallery system. The debut adds Atlanta to the fair's list of host cities and gives local artists a new platform for exposure.