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A Music industry expert says MySpace is a good shop window for bands but not much more.
Simon Warner, Senior Teaching Fellow in Popular Music, Leeds University said:
"There are so many acts out there that it's very hard to raise your profile...I can't see it being an economically viable model for young bands to come through and exploit."
Listen to the interview here:
With 2.5 million hip hop artists and 1.8 million rock acts on MySpace alone, is this social network phenomenon really a route to stardom? Is MySpace the best way to get signed? Or do bands need to get out there and tour?
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