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79 Indie Music Executives on How the Independent Music World Has Changed in Recent Years

Indie music execs talk the biggest changes in the industry recently. Most responses come from execs named to Billboard's Indie Power Players list.

This growth also highlights our responsibility to nurture local music scenes so new genres can thrive, cultural diversity can proliferate and we can help develop the generation coming through — something which has become even clearer in the face of industry-wide consolidation. As the independent sector continues to transform all around the world, the companies that support artists and labels need to respond along with it, bringing to bear all of the resources and expertise required to be successful in today’s rapidly changing marketplace. Social media has created new pathways for fans to discover catalog releases, underscoring the rich cultural legacy that independent labels have always had, and been an invaluable opportunity for indies to introduce timeless music to a new generation.

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