Estimated reading time: 3 minutes There are few phrases in modern music that get used as often as this one: "I'm an independent artist." It's become a badge of honour. Almost a statement of identity. But the more I hear it, the more I find myself asking the same question. What does that actually mean? For a lot of people, the answer is simple. "I'm not signed to a record label." And while that's technically true, I don't think it tells the full story. In my opinion, independe