Independent Music

A new study from MIDiA Research and indie distributor Amuse shows that independent artists are the fastest-growing segment of the global recorded music business, the beginning of what may be. Continue reading

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Indie is a broad aesthetic based on individuality; its name comes from the word "independent". The indie aesthetic includes a variety of independent music genres, including shoegaze. This can also include the indie movie genre, as many movies in the genre add to the original indie aesthetic. The version of the indie aesthetic from the 2000s to 2012 is now named Indie Sleaze. The later iteration of the indie aesthetic in 2019-2020 is labeled Indie Kid. Other variations are usually unlabeled…

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This guest post is written by Clarence Charron, a music industry writer, teacher, and late night show host who loves to talk about the business in bright and colourful ways. For more information about Clarence, see their bio below. As an independent artist in today’s digital age, clear branding is essential. The rise of technology has made it possible for you to record music without a major label’s backing; however, it has also made it easier for everyone else to do the same thing. With more…