Re: What does it mean to you, to "release a record"?

["Buzap Buzap" <buzap@gmx.net>]

> Well, how about adding the category "D: Indie artists."

I was focusing on the aspect of making a living. The indie artists I 
personally know usually don't make enough money based on record 
sales/broadcasting to pay i.e. their rent. Rather it seems to me they have 
a mix of incomes along with playing gigs, contract work, teaching 
enrollment, recording sessions, other projects etc.
I understand people want to be in charge of their own material/rights and 
are careful not to get ripped off.
With record label contracts, people I know also seem to prefer having a 
European contract rather than an American. I just wonder how many indie 
artists out there can really i.e. pay rent with CD sales/royalties etc?

Buzap

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