Nice piece on Koch Records/Koch Entertainment and the reasons that Koch can be a good home for an artist who’s already built a following.  The reality is that you can have a solid base of fans and be able to make a living without being able to satisfy a major label’s need for massive cash flow.  The trick is making the shift before you become a has been.

In related news, Koch Records is the "Top Independent Label based on the number of Charted Titles according to Billboard" for the 6th year in a row.