The Music Industry and the Indie Artist
It is no secret that the world of music is filled with stories of mainstream artists and their rise to fame and fortune and in contrast; all those who put everything they had on the line and did not get to live out the dream of becoming a star in all the glory and fortune that has been formed around the mythical industry that is music. But there is a part of the music industry that is far detached from the superficial façade of stardom and relies on smaller scale musicians that have a niche fan base who enjoys art that is not necessarily of the most accessible kind. This is the indie scene, where many movements that have later on become mainstream have started and is the hub for new art, ideas and evolution. My interview with Roberto García gave me a very interesting and in-depth look at this part of the industry and how even if it is not the most profitable and commercial, it still has a lot to offer to the creative industry complex and a lot of work and dif
