Why Merge Records Is Thriving
"These are grim times in the music industry, which has been steadily dwindling away for the past decade. Against that backdrop, Merge is a shining beacon — and one of the music industry’s last, best models for survival. And all they’ve ever done is stick to their guns — great taste, rigorous curation, the right balance of up-and-comers and veteran acts." More at Salon.