Popular Music has long been a reflection of our culture, a soundtrack to the socio-political currents that have shaped our collective experience. The tireless work of the Independent labels has played a vital role - we have provided impetus, created employment and stimulated revenue. We have promoted Spanish music and language internationally. But times are changing and our industry is now under threat.
The oppressive weight of the multinationals has increased to such a point that the Independents are in danger of being marginalized. We have lost access to the media, our efforts to sponsor artistic originality go unnoticed and industry decisions are made without us. We must now unite and make our voice heard.
For this reason we have formed the UFI (Unión Fonográfica Independiente). A single association representing the interests of independent record companies from all over Spain at both national and international level, to ensure that our rights are protected, our work recognised and our legacy preserved.
The UFI is ready to carry on three actions to commemorate the Independents Day 08:
1. INDEPENDENTS DAY ID08: THE ALBUM (SPANISH VERSION)
The best songs of last years´ national and international independent musical scene brought together in a double album. A physical copy of the record will be available in a special limited edition in your record shop, while a digital copy will be available in itunes. Both will be released the 4th July.
CD1. National repertoire:
1. Antonia Font – Wah yeah!
2. Astrud – Todo nos parece una mierda
3. Cycle – Confusion
4. Dorian – A cualquier otra parte
5. El Guincho – Palmitos park
6.Gecko Turner - 45.000 $ (Guapapasea!)
7. Kepa Junkera - Tatihou
8. La Buena Vida - Buenas Cosas Mal Dispuestas
9. Manta Ray – Qué niño soy
10. Martirio – Volver
11.Miqui Puig – La canción de amor en la que el chico gana
12. Nacho Vegas – El hombre que casi conoció a Michi Panero
13. Ojos de Brujo - Sultanas de merkaíllo
14. Russian Red – Take me home
15. SFDK – El niño güei
16. Son de la frontera - A los viejos maestro (bulería)
17.The Sunday Drivers – On my mind
CD2. International repertoire:
The international tracks include bands as The Editors, Maxïmo Park, The Charlatans or Prodigy covering classic songs of independent music history.
2. SONGS FOR INDEPENDENCE
In cooperation with Radio Nacional de España – Radio 3 (Spanish National Public Radio), a selection of songs that became important marks in the history of Spanish independence will be made soon.
A specific site will be created in Radio 3 web (www.rtve.es/indispensables) to let listeners vote for the best tracks.
Most voted songs will be compiled in an album expected to be released in autumn and which economic profit will go to independent music associations.
3. INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS
For the first time in the history of independence and due to the support of Radio 3, the Independent Music Awards will finally take place. More information: the 4 July.
The following independent labels are members of the UFI:
18 Chulos Records, 2Fer Records, Bittersweet Recordings, Boa, Closer Records, Creamusica, Diquela, DiscMedi, Discos de Freno, Discos Necesarios, Dress for Excess Records, Ediciones Acuarela, El Ejército Rojo, Elkarlanean, Eureka, Everlasting Records, Falcatruada Imaxe e Música, Frank Andrada Music, Galileo Music Communication, Gas-Oil Records, Goo Music, K Industria, Karonte, Kiddo Project, Limbo Starr, Lollipop, Lovemonk Records, McKenzie Muzik, Melvin Producciones, Munster, Mushroom Pillow, Naïve, Nesma Music, Nuevos Medios, Pias Records Spain, Pies Records, Producciones Blau, Producciones Efímeras, Propaganda Pel-Fet!, Rock On! Music, Rosevil, Siesta, Sinnamon Records, Subterfuge Records, Susurrando, Wild Thing Records, World Music Factory
MORE INFO (IN SPANISH)
UFI WEBPAGE www.ufimusica.com
