Social media is shaping the music industry, enabling artists to form a fan base and even win awards before they’re signed to a record label.

Social media is shaping the music industry, enabling artists to form a fan base and even win awards before they're signed to a record label. That's the case for Ebony Day, who fans picked as the winner of MTV's Brand New Award 2013. She's the first unsigned artist to take home this award, which speaks to the power of Millennial supporters. (Telegraph)