21.   But more creative material from an independent recording label may yet do the trick.

22.   Consequently, scrappy independent labels that just aim to stay afloat and enjoy themselves have cropped up everywhere.

23.   Eleven years ago, Ray started Daemon Records, a small independent label that has provided a much-needed outlet for local and regional talent.

24.   He brought the respected independent labels Matador, Mammoth and Curb into the Atlantic fold and has a reputation as an executive whom artists can trust.

25.   He started an independent label.

26.   I have faith in a lot of the new, young, vital rock bands that came up through independent labels.

27.   If Time Warner dumps Interscope, Death Row may sign with Priority, the independent label that released gangsta pioneers N.W.A.

28.   In fact, Rob Glaser, chief executive officer of RealNetworks, said the venture plans to try to negotiate deals with independent labels for their music.

29.   In February, ViaTech forged an alliance with TVT Records, a large independent record label that includes Snoop Dogg and Nine Inch Nails on its roster of artists.

30.   In quirky Prine fashion, the album on his independent Oh Boy label outsold the albums he had put out on major labels.