Lone Wolves S2 #2: Indie vs Major – LWC Sells Out

In this episode, Lauren Blitzer-Wright and Drew Thurlow discuss the significant growth of independent artists in the music industry, highlighting how they have outgrown the market share of major labels like UMG. The conversation delves into the definitions of indie versus major labels, the evolution of artist contracts, and the impact of technology on music distribution. Blitzer emphasizes the importance of understanding the human element in the music business and the need for a more supportive industry structure for artists.Topics00:00 Where's Nicole??00:28 Yea We Got Indie Cred02:48 Indie? Major? What's the distinction anymore??06:03 The Evolution of Music Distribution09:12 The Changing Landscape of Artist Contracts12:11 The Hills Are Alive With The Sound of Christmas14:16 Drew + Lauren Get It Right (They're Wrong)15:26 Drew Sells Out To A Major18:05 The Human Element in Music Business19:51 Everyone In Music Has A Side Hustle21:10 Building a Better Music IndustryCreditsHosted by Lauren Blitzer-Wright & Drew ThurlowMusic by Drew ThurlowProduced & Directed by Nicole MarinakeApply to Join the Lone Wolves Community⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYypAzIMIbO9W5Elqy1Otp9BXopODUVr28Vw2QdOgeIS52OQ/viewform?pli=1⁠⁠Follow the Lone Wolves CommunityLinkTree:⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/lonewolvescommunity⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠https://www.lonewolvesclub.co/⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lwcommunity⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lonewolvescommunity⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@lonewolvescommunityLinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/lone-wolves-community⁠⁠Keywordsindependent artists, major labels, music distribution, artist contracts, music industry trends, digital democratization, music revenue, artist leverage, music technology, music marketing