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Originally Posted by michelej1
But distribution is cheap enough now that you don't really need a large audience.
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That's one of the appeals of indie rock. They say if an artist can get between 600-1,000 die-hard fans, they can easily make money by doing it on their own than if they were with the traditional record companies. It's what keeps guys like Robert Pollard going strong. He has about 750 die-hards, and they consistently come through. He's not making Eagles money, but he's gets coverage in Billboard and Spin, releases as many albums as he wants, tours, and still has a fairly normal life.