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What does “indie” really mean?

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Original YouTube text · Archived 18 October 2026
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We’re what’s called an indie channel — short for independent. Just to be clear, that doesn’t mean Indian, Hindi, or Bollywood. It means we’re not part of the big industry players: not Sony, not Universal, not Abbey Road. We don’t have labels, managers, or PR machines pushing our music. It’s just us — a studio creating, producing, and sharing music directly with you.

Many indie artists see independence as a stepping stone to the spotlight. Our path is different — and so is that of our collaborators. None of us are chasing fame or the big stage. Some are happy as session singers, others have already toured and left that life behind — some you may even recognise. For many, family takes precedence. Others have seen the raw underbelly of the mainstream industry and prefer the more relaxed, independent way we work, with a cleaner, fairer path to royalties.

Together, we’re building a catalogue of music that lives, breathes, and finds its audience in its own way. And somehow, it is finding you. 🌿

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