On my side of the coin, it's similar because traditional publishers have contacts which will get your book into bookstores, and few traditional bookstores will deal directly with indies. Then they want them to be returnable and there's a pulp percentage and a whole bunch of stuff I don't understand.
But I think (at least, I get the impression) that indie publishing is perhaps a bit more mature -- or at least accessible -- than indie music production? Ebooks are a thing, and the average reader doesn't know the difference between a self-published ebook and one from a traditional publisher. If it's got a professional looking cover image and has been professionally edited and well polished, and the plot's good, who cares?
Even in print, there are print-on-demand companies like Lulu, D2D Print, and others... although in that case, they are printed *on demand" so it's a bit easier to spot.
In music, I dunno... Is that true? I guess the quality of the recording is going to vary GREATLY depending on where and how it was done, so if you're an independent lucky enough to have your own sound-proofed studio at home, then great, but if you live on a busy street or have young kids... not so much. :?
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