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# Why Most Indie Music Groups & Labels Fail
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/why-most-indie-music-groups-and-labels-fail/
- Published: 2013-01-02T10:30:00.000Z
- Updated: 2013-01-02T10:30:00.000Z
- Description: Why do groups, labels, and production teams fall apart? Many people have potential for greatness, but their egos hinder them. There are more reasons and Glenn Macrae has created a. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2013/01/why-most-indie-music-groups-and-labels-fail.html]
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Why do groups, labels, and production teams fall apart? Many people have potential for greatness, but their egos hinder them. There are more reasons and **Glenn Macrae** has created a list based on his professional experience. Check out the list on [Music Think Tank](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/why-most-indie-music-groups-and-labels-fail-part-1.html?ref=hypebot.com). Don’t let these things keep you from achieving your goals.

"**Unchecked Egos** will tear apart even the closest allies and cause individuals to think they can do better on their own than with the group.”
  
  
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