Band Break-Ups, Independent Music History, Music and the Internet, Music Performance, Poetry 

Children of Mercy: Tales and Teachings from the World of Independent Music is a collection of stories and essays, written by notable members of the indie music world, that will not only open the eyes of the outside world to the independent music scene but also will raise money to fight Cystic Fibrosis. Within these pages you will find 40 tales and teachings from artists, producers, label runners, promoters, writers, and listeners from the world of independent music. A wide array of topics are addressed, including DIY, effects of the Internet, performing, break-ups, and indie history. This treasure trove of indie music perspectives seeks to show the outside world how tough it is for independent musicians, but highlight why it just might be the only true way to become a real artist in the musical world. This book also gives advice to those currently living the independent music dream and to those who are interested in creating music without the fear of losing their soul to the media monster known as the mainstream. 100% of the profits from this book will go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in the United States and the Cystic Fibrosis Trust in the United Kingdom - from Amzon