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Close Working Relationships: Because indie labels have smaller staffs and smaller rosters, it's easier for musicians to develop a close relationship with the people working on their record. Although it's not always the case that artists can pick up the phone and get an answer to whatever question is on their mind with an indie, there is a much better \.3
Artist Friendly Deals: Some larger indie labels have relatively complex contracts, but smaller indies often do business on little more than a handshake and a profit split agreement. You seldom find indie labels demanding any measure of creative control over their artists, and most indies don't lock their artists into long term, multi album contracts.
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Money: Money came in the number one spot on the "pros" column for the majors, and it definitely tops the list of the "cons" for indies. Some indie labels are sitting pretty financially, but most small indies are just trying to stay afloat. That means they don't have the money to fund an all out media assault like the majors and that they often have to get creative with promotion ideas. They also can't afford big advances, fancy packaging, large recording budgets, tour support and other things a major can throw at you. With indie labels, you're usually going to have to remain financially invested in your own music career.
Indie Record Deals: Understanding the Pros and Cons
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