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With the major labels focusing on quick returns rather than performer development and the advent of downloading music Online, the traditional record company/artist relationship has become blurred to the point of being obsolete.

Nowadays, being independent has real perks.

How a lot of times have you heard or read somewhere that the Internet has vary d the face of the music business forever? I would love a dollar for everytime I heard it.

However, it is true and there are a number of reasons for this. Two that spring into mind are that:

1. A traditional record company/artist relationship is optional and not a necessity. You could do your all music sales and band promotion Web cutting out all of the ‘middle individuals ‘.

2. websites might turn an artist with a Local/Regional listeners into an artist with an international listeners. As the Web is not ‘owned’ by any one entity the playing field is a lot more even.

To me, being an independent performer means that you are the one driving the bus and being in control over your own affairs.

A lot of talent ed musicians and performing songwriters around the world are at this truly moment waiting for that knock at the door, the opening  to ‘get located ‘. What’s prefer ly to happen is that they will spend their creative lives being truly disappointed.

If you are reading this and feel that this is you, think about this…

Where do you think you would be if you managed your career yourself rather than wait for a person (or some company) to do it for you?

There are many web sites out in cyberspace that are there to help you take control over your career by spreading practical information about band promotion and the indie music industry as a whole, take advantage of these web sites and go to as many as you can

Embrace independence today and secure control over your own musical affairs.