Jim Duff Music Blog

Growing up in Kentucky, Jim Duff counted the legends of traditional Country music as his heroes. Artists like Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson and Townes Van Zandt made a huge impact on the young songwriter and helped shape his sound. He dreamt of a life performing. However, music was not his only talent and life took him in another direction for a while.


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Thursday, September 3, 2009

Stay independent

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Independent music is generally termed as “Indie” music. Indie musicians are artists who are not associated with big commercial record labels. They don’t wait for the right break from a popular music corporation to kick start their music career. Their do-it-yourself approach sets them apart from the rest of the crowd. This kind of approach is devoid of hard and fast marketing rules and profit earning issues. What really keeps indie musicians going is their burning desire to create music, and more music, and to share it with the world. Needless to say, passion driven self-motivation is the trademark of a true independent musician.

Being an independent musician has its own ups and downs, but you get to be your own boss and perhaps, this is makes it such an attractive proposition. As an indie musician, you can make your own records and publish your own songs, and the whole process is fairly straightforward. Independent music labels and independent bands are no longer waiting for the demand; they are well recognized in the music industry today. Unlike a mainstream artist, they enjoy more artistic freedom and are not bound by any kind of label contracts.

Internet is a popular and cost-effective medium for distribution of new indie music. Its ability to reach a wide number of audiences at a lower cost justifies its popularity. For instance, Reverb Nation is a platform where indie musicians can showcase their talents. Reverb Nation has a great collection of independent music.

With no high-budget marketing tactics involved, independent music is not only cost saving, but also an easy method to build the kind of music career you desire. Tupelo Super Store provides unique marketing solutions to help talented artists carve a niche for themselves in the bustling music market. You can also liven up your mood by listening to independent music videos in different genres at Reverb Nation. So hurry, sign up with them and get your music heard.

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