Talent-scouting has always been an imperfect science, and a source of frustration for aspiring artists and managers. But hard feelings aside, major labels have traditionally played a critical filtering role, especially in an earlier-generation media landscape.  Now, that role is being challenged by the democratic web, and the Wisdom of Crowds. Early entrants into the … Continue reading Fan-Funded Space Starts to Grow, Slicethepie Rumbles