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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.
- 2Morris 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.
- 3Indie 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.