Artistdirect

/ˈɑrtɪstdɪˌrɛkt/ noun

Definition

A digital media company and website that provides music news, artist information, and entertainment content directly to consumers.

Etymology

Modern compound of 'artist' from Latin ars 'skill' and 'direct' from Latin directus 'straight'. Created as a brand name in the digital age to suggest unmediated access to artistic content.

Kelly Says

ArtistDirect emerged during the early internet boom as musicians and labels sought new ways to connect directly with fans, bypassing traditional media gatekeepers. The name itself embodies the digital revolution's promise of disintermediation - cutting out the middleman between creators and consumers!

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