If the term ‘Indie’ still means anything, it describes artist whose sound
operates outside of the main-est of mainstream. Maybe the singer doesn’t have a
conventional voice, maybe they feature uncommon arrangements…they’re not quite
fit to play stadiums but could probably sell out any given House of Blues.
Ambiguity of the term notwithstanding, one
thing that it does still mean is that artists on this path face unique
challenges and need an approach that may be counterintuitive, or just a drag
for some. The mega-superstar model is basically; Step 1, have rich parents;
Step 2, get them to throw money and people who will tell them where to throw
the rest of their money, Step 3; hope for the best because no amount of money
buys you the guarantee of a music career. There is no one-size-fits-all
strategy for success as an Indie musician, but the best qualities you could
have are a willingness to make things happen for yourself (DIY), to always be
learning, and to be patient. Don’t expect anything to be handed to you. Don’t
expect immediate (or anywhere near immediate) success, and put a serious degree
of thought into every decision you make.
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