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Why Indie Music Is Better
Hayley Huston
Mr. Kahl
English III
October 8, 2012
Why Indie Music Is Better Most people do not know about indie music. Independent music, in my opinion, is the form of all music with out the persuasion of the general public, as well as the persuasion of the immense gain of wealth that we see today by current mainstream artists. These independent artists have an unexpurgated, pure of form music with out the control of demanding labels and corporate companies. Independent music is superior to mainstream garble because you can appreciate the music for exactly what it is, and not have some preconception of the music just because it’s popular, or enjoy it because the “artist” puts on a “good show”. Indie artist are superior compared to

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