With
more and more young talents getting into the arena of arts, the competition to
stay alive becomes an arduous task for established as well as Indie artists, who often struggle to
find a suitable launching pad to take their career into high pedestal.
Compared
to Mainstream
Vs Indie Artists, the former has their own advantages and
disadvantages as well. Honestly, getting associated with a major label is becoming
extremely harder these days. Also labels are only few and people are finding
reality shows and social media as much easier mediums to showcase their talents
for a wider audience. Established players are also losing their sheen due to
piracy and are providing online access to downloading community for their
survival.
However,
those who are associated with established companies who have a good management skill
to survive any odds, can relax as they don’t have to fear professional
uncertainty unlike their Indie Music
companies or Indie artists. But mainstream artists are like bonded
labourers to the music company they are associated with for a particular number
of years as they can’t work for others or other mediums.
Internet
these days play a level playing field for
Indie artists and have become a big boon for indie and amateur artists as it has the ability to create an
audience worldwide just like mainstream
labels. The main advantage is low or
almost nil advertising cost. One can reach millions of targetted audience
through emails or Youtube or any other social media means.
