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Björk

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Critically acclaimed multi-disciplinary artist known for her avant-garde music, uses an independent label One Little Independent Records for distribution.

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Neutral Milk Hotel

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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.

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Chance The Rapper

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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.

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Amanda Palmer

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Raised 1.2milliononKickstarterforheralbumTheatreIsEvil,oneofthemostsuccessfulmusiccrowdfundingcampaignstodate.1.2 million on Kickstarter for her album 'Theatre Is Evil', one of the most successful music crowdfunding campaigns to date.

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XXXTentacion

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His album '?' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, primarily as an independent artist with a significant following on platforms like SoundCloud.

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Vampire Weekend

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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.

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Sigur Rós

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Icelandic post-rock band recognized for their ethereal sound and the use of bowed guitar, releasing music on their own label, Krunk.

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Run The Jewels

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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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Father John Misty

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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.

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FKA Twigs

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Received critical acclaim for innovative music and visuals, and has been nominated for several British and international music awards.

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Radiohead

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Pioneered the 'pay-what-you-want' model for their album 'In Rainbows', turning the traditional music business model on its head.

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Bon Iver

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Won the 2012 Grammy Award for Best New Artist and Best Alternative Music Album for their self-released debut album 'For Emma, Forever Ago'.

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Arctic Monkeys

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Gained popularity through the internet and fan-made demo tapes before signing to Domino Recording Company, an independent label.

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The National

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Consistent critical acclaim and Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album for 'Sleep Well Beast', while associated with the independent label 4AD.

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Grimes

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Artist known for her DIY approach to music and visuals, she has received several award nominations and critical acclaim while releasing on 4AD.

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Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

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Won four Grammy Awards, including Best Rap Album for 'The Heist', without the support of a major record label.

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Tyler, The Creator

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His album 'IGOR' won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album, released on his own label, Odd Future Records.

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Sufjan Stevens

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Critical darling with ambitious projects like 'Illinois' and 'Carrie & Lowell', released on the independent label Asthmatic Kitty which he co-founded.

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Animal Collective

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Known for their experimental music and pioneering sound, the band's album 'Merriweather Post Pavilion' was released on Domino Records.

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Tame Impala

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Project led by Kevin Parker, produces a blend of psychedelic pop, rock, and disco; nominated for Grammy Awards and released music on Modular Recordings.

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