likeZEBRA Celebrates the New Year with Top 15 Independent Artists of 2010

BEVERLY HILLS, CA, December 29, 2010 (Press-News.org) It has been an impressive year for the world's largest independent music network, likeZEBRA.com. Having been host to top music exclusives from bands like Everclear, The Fold, Ozomatli, and The Wailers, it is safe to say that likeZEBRA's Artists of the Week will continue to keep the independent music scene alive. In celebration of the New Year, likeZEBRA.com will feature the top 15 likeZEBRA artists of 2010, complete with streaming tracks for the week beginning December 28, 2010.

likeZEBRA provides unsigned and independent artists with valuable music promotion tools to assist musicians in achieving success, without having to sacrifice creative control to a major label. The comprehensive suite of features allows independent artists to widen their fan-base, share music, and monetize their talent. In 2010, likeZEBRA not only solidified a name as the number one hub for fans looking to discover great independent music, but it is also becoming a major launching pad for the musical careers of emerging musicians and established independent artists alike.

"To cap off what has been a huge year for independent music, likeZEBRA will be revealing our top 15 artists, why we chose them, and links for fans to stream their music," says Jon Taggart, Director of A&R for likeZEBRA. "It is so rewarding to witness how likeZEBRA's promotional tools and our weekly featured artists inspire the careers of so many amazing independent musicians. What better way to pay tribute than a blog featuring the best of the best?"

As if music exclusives and giveaways from top independent artists weren't enough, likeZEBRA also recently held the liveZEBRA 2010 concert, headlined by double-platinum, Grammy-nominated band, Everclear. The concert was held in association with Music Connection and benefited the charitable organization, Music Saves Lives. With a star-studded turnout and a monumental musical lineup, liveZEBRA 2010 was deemed the independent music event of the year.

"liveZEBRA 2010 exceeded everyone's wildest expectations," said Taggart. "The artists who played were so incredible. 2011 will be an amazing year for the liveZEBRA concert series. We have so many fresh ideas to get started on in the coming year: new features, new bands, and many more live showcases."

Artists and music fans who would like to join the premier hub for underground and independent music can visit http://www.likezebra.com to create a free profile.

As the decade's countdown begins, independent artists and music fans can look forward with confidence. likeZEBRA will be sure to keep in rhythm with their impressive past by promising even more opportunities for musicians in the year ahead. However, 2010 is sure to go down in music history and likeZEBRA has the top 15 artists to prove it.

likeZEBRA is the world's largest hub for independent music. We are the premier launching pad for independent and unsigned artists. By equipping musicians with the tools they need to pursue their passions in the music industry, they are able to properly reach out to new fans.