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Downloadpedrojperez/Getty Images/iStockphotoSubscribe:AppleSpotifyAmazonRSSSegments From This EpisodeHow the economics of touring have changed for indie bandsby Sabri Ben-Achour and Tamar FaggenCourtesy Gabriel ReasonerWe’ve heard plenty about big musical acts canceling tours this summer, at least in part because of financial challenges. But how are indie bands faring in this economic moment?

DownloadThe TeamSabri Ben-Achour HostMeredith Garretson Morbey Supervising Senior ProducerAlex Schroeder Senior ProducerAriana Rosas ProducerErika Soderstrom Associate ProducerTamar Faggen Assistant ProducerAshley Rodriguez Assistant ProducerEmma Condon Assistant ProducerDylan Miettinen Digital ProducerBrian Allison Audio EngineerDavid Schreck Audio EngineerSam Keenan Audio Engineer