Our new AtlasPlugged newsletter is just 4 issues old and like any creative project is still evolving.

We've been particularly focused on the growth of a populist movement in the industry that is fed by astute Indie trail blazers & often assisted by technological innovations.

We've looked at how artists on various rungs of the ladder are tending to their own careers. How established artists such as such as Roger McGuinn, Sanada Maitreya (formerly known as Terrance Trent D'arby) and Ben Folds Five drummer Darren Jessee for example, are now taking an Indie route to continue their music and their careers.

Like many of you, these artists are harnessing technologies such as P2P payment systems, recording and editing software and online distribution methods to achieve their Independent vision.

Other stories have followed emerging acts such as Jagstar & Waking Norman who by engaging Uncle Sam as their booking agent found more than just new performance opportunities and growing fan bases.

And we've examined how social activism can affect a music career; a special tribute to Johnny Ramone, and much more.

If you've missed any past editions of AtlasPlugged or would like to re-read or send an article to someone who would be interested, visit the archive section of our website.

Stories scheduled for AlasPlugged 05 will continue to focus on the expanding horizon - how politics, technology and a willingness to work outside of last century's business model will fuel the future of the music industry.

As we close out 04' we've gone to pundits for their predictions for the future of the industry. But we all really want to know is your take; your particular birds eye view.

So in 2005 we'll be adding a new section to our newsletter and our site - starring You!

Beginning with this edition of AtlasPlugged is a posted question. Your responses may be included in future editions of the newsletter and at our site with a clickable link back to your site.

To kick things off, we'd like to promote the Indie artists & releases that you think deserve more attention. So tell us what albums released in 04 are staples in your required listening pile.

Please include your name, email & what aspect of the business you're involved in.

Here's wishing you all joy and success in your goals.