Independent musicians in 2026 navigate a constant mix of creative work and operational demands while building careers without major-label infrastructure. Many treat music as a full business, balancing songwriting and recording with emails, finances, promotion, and fan outreach. LaRussell stands out as one example of sustained growth through direct-to-fan models. He developed Good Compenny as a Vallejo-based collective and compound for recording,…
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