Yes, these two, along with Ani D. who is the original successful indie
artist because she never was signed to a label (both Aimee & Jonatha got
dropped from labels before they went indie), there are many other well known
artists who now have their own labels (Prince, Emmylou), & zillions of
lesser known acts making their way as indie artists. As Brenda mentioned,
Courtney L is fighting to get out of her contract.
It is pretty common for an indie artist to make more money on their own
label than they would under contract, even if they sell fewer records. The
hard part for an indie artist is getting the kind of recognition that big
bucks can buy- radio play, marketing campaigns etc. Which makes Ani's
success all the more remarkable because she never had the star making
machinery promoting her.
>>I'm betting that there will be more Aimee Mann's and Jonatha Brooke's
emerging in the next couple of years.<<<
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