In 2017 independent musicians and labels have the biggest revenue share in the music business once again. Indies could achieve 32.2 % in the recorded music sector and took the 2nd place with 28.4 % in the digital sector.
Indie artists also keep ahead in the publishing field. The total revenue accounts for remarkable 4.92 billion, the majority coming from streaming. 41.2 % can be credited to indie musicians. One reason was the record growth in the streaming sector.
