Results: Indie music artists vs signed artists
1.
1.
Have you heard of the Canadian musical artist Paul Federici?
Yes
6%
•
103 votes
Unsure
12%
•
200 votes
No
82%
•
1416 votes
2.
2.
Paul Federici is an independent musical artist. His albums are self-funded, he books his own live performances, and he manages his own promotion through his own website and via social media. Are you a fan of any other independent musical artists? Yes, LOTS! I love indie music!!
7%
•
126 votes
Yes, a few
16%
•
281 votes
No
37%
•
635 votes
I'm not sure
39%
•
671 votes
Other (please specify)
0%
•
6 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| n/a | 0.12% | 2 |
| 0.12% | 2 | |
| never heard of it | 0.06% | 1 |
| stand firm | 0.06% | 1 |
3.
3.
Do you believe it's possible for an independent musical artist to have a successful career without being signed to a major record label? Yes, if an artist is talented and is willing to work hard, they can build a successful career on their own.
30%
•
516 votes
It depends on what "successful" means -- a modest career may be possible, but an artist will never achieve super-stardom without the help of a major record label.
18%
•
316 votes
No, there is just too much competition out there, and indie artists can't make enough money to survive.
12%
•
203 votes
Unsure
40%
•
680 votes
Other (please specify)
0%
•
4 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| n/a | 0.06% | 1 |
| 0.06% | 1 | |
| i dont consider being famous as being successful - its a miserable life. i am in an independent musical group and we have no desire to become rich or famous - just play our music where we can | 0.06% | 1 |
| na | 0.06% | 1 |
4.
4.
Does whether or not a musical artist is signed to a major record label affect your opinion of that artist? Yes, if an artist has a record deal then it must mean that their music is better.
8%
•
140 votes
No, good music is good music and it doesn't matter to me whether or not the artist is signed.
55%
•
949 votes
Unsure
36%
•
621 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
•
9 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.23% | 4 | |
| signed musicians are arse nowadays. | 0.06% | 1 |
| i don't listen to music | 0.06% | 1 |
| n/a | 0.06% | 1 |
| i would tend to avoid musicians that were signed to major redord label companies because they have to do what the company wants and basically sell themselves | 0.06% | 1 |
| na | 0.06% | 1 |
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