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Why Do Independent Record Labels Affect The Music Industry?

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The music industry has been undertaking radical changes since the advent of widespread digital distribution of music. A noticeable indicator of this is total music sales: since 2000, sales of recorded music have dropped off significantly (Goldmen, 2010). Because of the record industry and sound recording, sheet music quickly became a medium that was no longer needed. Artists’ were depending on record labels to sign them. Independent record labels was a popular choice for up and coming artist, but signing with a major record label meant you had much more financial backing. Signing with a record label was important before digital distribution, signing with a label meant you now have the capital and technology to make the music you have always
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