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# Biz Of Indie: Merlin predicts big Indie year • $30M Sun sale • A2IM mentors & more
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/biz-of-indie-merlin-predicts-big-indie-year-30m-sun-sale-a2im-mentors-more/
- Published: 2021-02-08T14:20:00.000Z
- Updated: 2021-02-08T11:18:14.000Z
- Description: In this edition of Business Of Indie, indie licensor Merlin predicts a big year for indies despite the pandemic, Primary Wave paid $30 million for part of the Sun Records. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2021/02/biz-of-indie-merlin-predicts-big-indie-year-30m-sun-sale-a2im-mentors-
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: Indie Music, Music Business, Songwriting & Music Publishing, independent music, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 09:51

In this edition of **[Business Of Indie](https://www.hypebot.com/the-business-of-indie/)**, indie licensor Merlin predicts a big year for indies despite the pandemic, Primary Wave paid $30 million for part of the Sun Records catalog, A2IM opened its indie executive mentor program, and much more.

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