Five Hidden Independent Gems of 2020
2020 was a turbulent year for independent artists. Despite losing significant revenue and touring opportunities, indie artists made out with more focus on them than ever, thanks in large part to an industry push for more transparency in how labels operate and an increasing desire for artists to control their own masters. While the battle for relevance and fair play is far from over, there is a burgeoning understanding in the industry that independent, creative thinkers are just as important to us as we are to them. The following five projects have all the luster and less of the shine, projects that may have fallen between the cracks but will still stand the test of time.