Ian Dougherty
Freelance music writer Ian Dougherty is from the UK and has written for well-known music mags, Ezines, & websites for over 15 years. For the latest in indie bands & alternative rock band reviews, visit http://www.madeLoud.com, where bands keep more.
Articles by this Author
How Many Indie Genres Do People Need?
- By Ian Dougherty
- Published September 29, 2008
- Music
- Unrated
Indie music used to be its own genre, however today the term indie music consists of many different genres or sub-genres. This article examines this widening of the indie music genre and why it has happened.
Top Five Indie Albums You Must Own Classic & New
- By Ian Dougherty
- Published September 27, 2008
- Music
- Unrated
It can get overwhelming with all the unsigned bands that come out on a daily basis. With indie music your band has to be just popular enough, but not too popular so they aren't considered a "sell out" or mainstream music. Enjoy this article: Top Five Indie Albums You Must Own Classic & New.
Glasgow - The UK's Indie Music City
- By Ian Dougherty
- Published September 27, 2008
- Music
- Unrated
Many more indie music bands have helped to make Glasgow one of the most vibrant indie music cities across the world. Learn about some of the greatest bands to come out of Glasgow.
How Can Indie & Unsiged Bands Find Airplay?
- By Ian Dougherty
- Published September 26, 2008
- Music
- Unrated
Are you an indie/unsigned or underground band trying to get some airplay? It's tough isn't? This article goes over a few ways indie and underground artists on getting noticed for commercial radio.
Indie Music is Pretty Swede - The Swedish Indie Music Empire
- By Ian Dougherty
- Published September 26, 2008
- Music
- Unrated
Learn about the many bands from Scandianvia that have swept the indie music scene over the last years: The Wannadies, Peter, Bjorn and John, The Hives, The Concretes, Love Is All, The Shout out Louds, I'm From Barcelona, Jose Gonzalez, The Knife. Also, learn some theories why indie is so Swede.
Indie Band Lists - Does it Start With MySpace?
- By Ian Dougherty
- Published September 26, 2008
- Music
- Unrated
Is MySpace really the best place to find new and up-and-coming indie/unsigned bands? This article observed what MySpace considers top indie music lists and ponders if there are alternatives. Get the scoop.
Can Indie Ring Tones Bring in Fame and Acclaim?
- By Ian Dougherty
- Published September 24, 2008
- Music
- Unrated
In the past years, people predicted bands would benefit from selling ring tones. This article examines why this trend has yet to take off as predicted.


