It really depends on the artist, because working as an independent artist you will need to work harder in both, creating your music and behind the scenes to get your music played. No matter what you decide to do, you must have a large enough fan base so that your music is heard. In today times, utilizing social networking is a great way to get your music heard, gain fans, and create a buzz in the industry. Networking is one of the keys to success as an independent artist.
An independent artist has the opportunity to keep more of his or her profit, versus an artist who signs with a label and only keeps a small percentage after everyone is paid. A record label owns you and you are like an employee to them, you get paid according to their profits. There are some advantages to signing with a well-established label, such as the label already has connections, major distribution, producers, etc. and they can give you large advancements money to help with other needs you may have to get you where you need to be in the industry. It is becoming harder to get record deals these days because there are so many artists trying to make it. There is so much competition today in the music industry; you have to bring something different and unique to be recognized or even considered. The Internet has so much information for you to succeed as an independent artist.
I believe if you want to receive all the money you earn from your work as an artist, and you have the patience and the determination, you can make it as an independent artist, you are responsible for your success. You are your own boss, and mistakes will be made but you learn and keep moving forward. The benefit of being successful is bringing in the revenue and keeping a larger chunk of it.
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