Without that access, we wouldn't be able to do what we're doing. He said the Internet also enables him to recruit artists and publicize his work, as well as the label. As an artist, you got to do what it takes. That's the beauty of Internet. Having his own record company, however, has given Monroe an interesting perspective on the record business, as well as the inherent differences between the smaller, independent labels and the larger ones.
Independents are kind of like minor leagues.
It's been weird owning a record company and, being an artist, it gives you a fuller vision. Any band that wants to break out has to get out there and hustle. It's all got to be about the songs and songwriting. Beyond that, everything else is just gravy. All the songwriter does is take his interpretation of the world and music.