https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-advantages-of-signing-to-a-major-label-against-going-indie-especially-in-this-era-of-digital-music/answer/Reginald-Shipman
Well it really comes down to what you want as an artist. If you go with the majors then you are going for “rent to own fame”, and that can be expensive. The labels (if you have a true hit and some established following…) can fast track your exposure with its PR and radio clout. Like I said, that’s gonna cost (a lot… emphasis on a lot). With an indie however, if they have experienced sales and marketing strategies along with great touring opportunities, then its more likely you will experience a more hands on approach in the business aspect and your fan involvement. As far a the digital aspect. it not that hard to upload an mp3 (I’m just sayin… ) and in most cases a hit is a hit that the fans are already looking for and the buzz in street and online currency is already validated, so in some cases the indie will have guerrilla moves that many of the major labels will lack as far as street strategies vs industry strategies where the majors are strong. Its really up to the artist’s true wants and needs. Indies have smaller staff so some times that will equate to quicker and more substantive returns for the artist. At times the majors can be top heavy as far as staff so that means they will have more soldiers to feed and that can equate to less money for the artist or a longer and more expensive recoup model.
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