I agree with Kathryn. Indies are musicians, singers, and/or bands that are unsigned, that is the core definition...whether by choice or circumstance. Some are dedicated Independents for those reasons mentioned. Actually, Independents can also be a film or production company that works outside of any of the "Big Name - Big Budget" Hollywood/ Studio system. There are plenty of Independent Music Studios as well. So Independents could also be called Do-It-Yourselfers, and many do perfectly well, without the big label backing.
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