Musical collective

A musical collective is a type of artist collective for musicians in which membership is flexible and creative control is shared.[1] The concept is distinct from that of a traditional band in that musical collectives allow for flexibility in their rosters, and members are free to rotate in and out of the line-up. Collectives may exist in almost any genre of music, although they have been especially prominent in indie rock and hip hop.[1] They may differ from record labels in that they primarily serve as mutual support for member artists, although some collectives may also serve as a record label for members.[2]

Musical collectives typically consist of artists with similar stylistic interests. Notable musical collectives have included the Soulquarians, Elephant 6, and the Dungeon Family,[3] and Odd Future, among others.[4]

Notable collectives

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Ladouceur, Liisa. "Collective souls". This Magazine. Archived from the original on 2004-12-12. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
  2. ^ Gray, Kaelyn (2020-06-01). "The Ins and Outs of Music Collectives, Record Labels, and Hybrids". Gravitas Create. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
  3. ^ "Collectivised: A Look into Music's Greatest Collectives". KEYMAG. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
  4. ^ Spinowitz, Jake. "A Guide to Musical Collectives". www.34st.com. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
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