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Chance The Rapper
Won three Grammy Awards as an independent artist, including Best Rap Album for 'Coloring Book', which was the first streaming-only album ever to win a Grammy.
Sigur Rós
Icelandic post-rock band recognized for their ethereal sound and the use of bowed guitar, releasing music on their own label, Krunk.
Grimes
Artist known for her DIY approach to music and visuals, she has received several award nominations and critical acclaim while releasing on 4AD.
Animal Collective
Known for their experimental music and pioneering sound, the band's album 'Merriweather Post Pavilion' was released on Domino Records.
Tyler, The Creator
His album 'IGOR' won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album, released on his own label, Odd Future Records.
XXXTentacion
His album '?' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, primarily as an independent artist with a significant following on platforms like SoundCloud.
Amanda Palmer
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Father John Misty
The artist's albums, such as 'I Love You, Honeybear', have been lauded for lyrical wit and depth, along with strong critical reception, released under Sub Pop.
Radiohead
Pioneered the 'pay-what-you-want' model for their album 'In Rainbows', turning the traditional music business model on its head.
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Won four Grammy Awards, including Best Rap Album for 'The Heist', without the support of a major record label.
Vampire Weekend
Won a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album, with a distinct sound that gained them a major following while signed to XL Recordings, an independent label.
Neutral Milk Hotel
The band's album 'In the Aeroplane Over the Sea' has become a cult classic and a defining work of indie rock, released on Merge Records.
Tame Impala
Project led by Kevin Parker, produces a blend of psychedelic pop, rock, and disco; nominated for Grammy Awards and released music on Modular Recordings.
The National
Consistent critical acclaim and Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album for 'Sleep Well Beast', while associated with the independent label 4AD.
Sufjan Stevens
Critical darling with ambitious projects like 'Illinois' and 'Carrie & Lowell', released on the independent label Asthmatic Kitty which he co-founded.
FKA Twigs
Received critical acclaim for innovative music and visuals, and has been nominated for several British and international music awards.
Bon Iver
Won the 2012 Grammy Award for Best New Artist and Best Alternative Music Album for their self-released debut album 'For Emma, Forever Ago'.
Arctic Monkeys
Gained popularity through the internet and fan-made demo tapes before signing to Domino Recording Company, an independent label.
Björk
Critically acclaimed multi-disciplinary artist known for her avant-garde music, uses an independent label One Little Independent Records for distribution.
Run The Jewels
The hip-hop duo's album 'RTJ4' was met with widespread critical acclaim and released for free amid social unrest in 2020, on their own label.
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