Have you heard of Indie Rock? According to wikipedia.com, “Indie rock” is used as an umbrella term covering a wide range of artists and styles close to rock music, connected by some degree of allegiance to the values of underground culture and counterculture. In other words, it is a music of group of people who [...]
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Indie Record Bars
According to the article I have read, a lot of indie record shops are disappearing. Why is this happening? Most of these shops are closing because they cannot afford to stay open. What is the main reason for this? I think because of the fast phased technology especially the advancement in the world wide web, [...]
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Unpredictable
One of the things II like in indie music is the unpredictableness of the artists and the song itself. Unlike with the other usual songs we hear from the radio, indie music is a kind of music that you would want to hear every now and then because of its uniqueness. For indie artists, knowing [...]
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Being Genuine
In the indie music industry, it is important to produce your own genuine song. For those who are naturally talented, this is easy for them to do. But for the beginners, challenges will surely come your way. There will be risks around. If you will just focus your mind and if you know your target [...]
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LABELED INDIE-PENDENT
“Often, a deal from an independent label is quite the same to that of a major label. In instances where an independent label is distributed by a major label, the independent label itself will have to have a major-label deal. In this case, the independent label would want to be sure that their contract with [...]
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ON TOUR
“When a band goes on tour, it may or may not have the financial backing of its label. An artist receives a fixed fee or a percentage of the tickets sold by the venue owner or promoter. Touring is an expensive process. A moderate estimate of touring costs with a bus and small crew can [...]
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BACKGROUND BASICS
The independent music scene has been around for some time now. It started with a do-it-yourself way of thinking which started in the 1970’s with the genre punk, and has since evolved into the indie scene that we know today. Indie artists are more concerned with expressing themsleves rather than the commercial aspect of the [...]
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LABEL OR NO LABEL?
“If a band moves to a major label, it does not necessarily guarantee the band’s success. Only about 1 in 10 CDs released by major labels make any profit for the label. It is possible for an artist to make more money producing and promoting their own CDs than signing with a major label. However, [...]
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BE FAMOUS
For small indie bands just starting out, it would be best not to hire a manager yet. That would be a presumtious and, a it foolish thing to do, given that you still don’t have any money to pay your crew. Instead, try to get your band hired at local gatherings, business openings and the [...]
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Be Good to the Ears
Be Good to the Ears To reach a wider audience without even being there, recording your songs is a must. This allows you to get more people to listen to how great your music really is. But recording the perfect song is not always easy. This requires patience and long hours at the studio going [...]
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