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1. Indie Music Before, Today, And In The Future
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2. The word “indie” was traditionally used to refer to independent art like film
and literature which are made outside of what many consider mainstream and
usually without corporate financing. It also applies to music, and in such case,
it describes music that is not produced and funded by big corporate labels
such as Sony. Indie artists provide music that is diverse, new and interesting
for people who are tired of hearing to the same things over and over again.
Indie music before
Indie music is not new. This subculture started flourishing since the late
1970s, and back then it somewhat embodied an anti-corporate idealism.
Music produced by indie artists in those times showed a strong do-it-yourself,
creative, and rebellious aesthetic. While many would say that the indie music
scene has changed a lot since its inception, there are several characteristics
that have remained relatively constant. For instance, indie artists are
generally freer to publish and release songs which may not be commercially
viable. These musicians do not feel the need to change their sound to fit
popular trends because for the most part, they are more concerned about
expressing themselves than with becoming famous. Even though independent
artists do not necessarily make a lot of money, they usually have a massive
following that remain loyal to them for many years.
Indie music in the digital age
The indie music subgenre continues to grow thanks largely to technologies
like the Internet, which has made it much easier for artists with modest
budgets to produce and distribute their music. For instance, independent
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3. artists can submit their songs to indie music blogs, which allows them to reach
audiences in other parts of the world. Independent artists can also set up their
own website and promote or sell their tracks from there. When their songs
are downloaded or if they lend companies the right to use or distribute their
music, indie musicians can earn a profit.
Websites that host indie music podcasts also
make it easy for people to listen to indie
tunes, search for up and coming artists, and
follow their idols. In addition, social media
platforms have allowed indie artists to build
communities around themselves, which
makes it easy to update their fans of their
gigs and new songs. Social networking
websites also allow fans to give their
own indie music reviews and recommendations.
Indie music in the future
Many people say that the line between what that separates indie from
mainstream music will be erased in the future as independent labels adopt the
business practices of major labels and as the latter use the indie tag on their
artists to market authenticity. Despite these changes, observers believe that
the indie subculture will survive. Even if indie no longer holds that do-ityourself aesthetic in the future, this philosophy will still remain as long as
there are artists who maintain control and integrity over their art, whether
they are on their own or financed by a big label.
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