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Denver-based artist Eric Roberts is among a diverse group of independent musicians named as a finalist in the ?new age" category of the 8th Annual Independent Music Awards for the track ?Flowing" from his debut CD ?In A Silent Place, ? which has received rave reviews and features world renowned cellist, David Darling.

Since negotiations between Warner Music Group and Google broke down last this month over YouTube money last month, some of my colleagues in the press have suggested that the big music labels are ready to walk away from the video site altogether.

At the Cromwell Country Music Club gala day, held at the Cromwell Town and Country Club on Sunday. Photos by Rosie Manins; prints available from otagoimages.co.nz.

Once upon a time, A&R were the sexiest letters in the music industry's alphabet.