Conversation: The Pulse of Independent Music

conversation is connection

conversation is trust

conversation is power

In independent music, conversation is resilience, solidarity. It is partnership and collaboration.

Networks grow through conversation. Leadership shifts through conversation. Diversity speaks through conversation. Intelligence sharpens through conversation.

conversation is nuance

conversation is culture

conversation is possibility

Independent music does not move forward through silence. It moves forward through talk, listening, exchange, and presence. Conversation is the practice. Conversation is the power.

Of course, at some point we have to take a break from the talking and actually make something. The best making, creativity itself, yes, a conversation.

Paul Conneally

New Reality Records

November 15th 2026

Image is via Vamberator who have a new single ‘I Need Contact (Rolo McGinty Mix)’ out right now.