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# Help Build A List Of Music 2.0 Powered Artists
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/help-build-an-list-of-music-20-powered-artists/
- Published: 2009-06-19T05:07:00.000Z
- Updated: 2009-06-19T05:07:00.000Z
- Description: Yesterday, I started a list of artists that have built successful careers without the help of a major label. The goals are to prove that its not only possible but. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2009/06/help-build-an-list-of-music-20-powered-artists.html]
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: Uncategorized, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 11:03

Yesterday, I started a **[list of artists](https://www.hypebot.com/dont-need-a-major-label/)** that have built successful careers without the help of a major label. The goals are to prove that its not only possible but actually happening and to offer these artists as **examples that others can learn from**. 

[![Up arrow](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201157038b17e970c-150wi)](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201157038b17e970c-pi?ref=hypebot.com) The submissions so far have been great, but some of the comments have questioned what criteria should be used. **[Bruce Warila](http://www.unsprungmedia.com/about-bruce-warila/?ref=hypebot.com)** of **[Unsprung Media](http://www.unsprungmedia.com/?ref=hypebot.com)** and **[Music Xray](http://www.musicxray.net/?ref=hypebot.com)** has suggested two on [Music Think Tank](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/please-contribute-to-hypebots-success-list.html?ref=hypebot.com) that I agree with wholeheartedly:

1. "If previously signed to a major label (or an affiliate of a major)…disclose this."
2. "Success to me = each band member (or the artist) is consistently generating over $50,000 USD a year after all expenses…" ([more](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/please-contribute-to-hypebots-success-list.html?ref=hypebot.com))

As the list grows, I'll re-post it in list form and maybe we'll vote some acts on or off the island as meeting the criteria. For now, share your thoughts and **add to the list [here](https://www.hypebot.com/dont-need-a-major-label/)**. And please **Digg, Stumble, Tweet** and **blog** about the list. The more complete the list, the more value it has. 

**P.S. –** If you do post something about the list of music 2.0 powered artists with a link, please come back here and tell us about it (including the link) so I can thank-you on Hypebot for spreading the word.