This thesis examines the role of independent record labels in today's music industry, shaped by the rise of streaming and digital platforms. The first part explores the main transformations of the music industry and the changes introduced by digitalisation. It then focuses on the role and strategies of independent record labels. The final part presents a case study of Dischi Sotterranei, an independent record label based in Padua, Italy, analysed through interviews with members of the label's team and one of its artists. The aim of the research is to understand how an independent record label operates within the streaming ecosystem and which strategies it adopts to promote artists and build relationships with its audience.
La tesi analizza il ruolo delle etichette discografiche indipendenti nell'attuale contesto musicale, caratterizzato dalla diffusione dello streaming e delle piattaforme digitali. Dopo una prima parte dedicata alle principali trasformazioni dell'industria musicale e ai cambiamenti introdotti dalla digitalizzazione, il lavoro approfondisce il ruolo e le strategie delle etichette indipendenti. La parte finale è dedicata al caso di studio di Dischi Sotterranei, etichetta discografica indipendente nata a Padova, analizzata attraverso interviste ai membri del team e a un artista del roster. L'obiettivo è comprendere come un'etichetta indipendente operi nell'ecosistema dello streaming e quali strategie adotti per promuovere gli artisti e costruire un rapporto con il proprio pubblico.
Le etichette indipendenti nell’era dello streaming: il caso Dischi Sotterranei
BASSO, ALISSA
2025/2026
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This thesis examines the role of independent record labels in today's music industry, shaped by the rise of streaming and digital platforms. The first part explores the main transformations of the music industry and the changes introduced by digitalisation. It then focuses on the role and strategies of independent record labels. The final part presents a case study of Dischi Sotterranei, an independent record label based in Padua, Italy, analysed through interviews with members of the label's team and one of its artists. The aim of the research is to understand how an independent record label operates within the streaming ecosystem and which strategies it adopts to promote artists and build relationships with its audience.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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