The Orchard’s Greg Scholl On MySpace Equity & Why He Made The Deal
Merlin, A2IM and Koch along with some in the independent music community have complained loudly that the deal offered by MySpace Music doesn’t give them the same equity stake as. Continue reading
Koch’s Rejects “Cold Embrace” of “MajorSpace”
Koch Records has joined Merlin and A2IM in rejecting the deal offered independent labels by MySpace Music. "KOCH Records, as the #1 Independent label in the U.S. for the last. Continue reading
A2IM Joins Merlin’s Call For Indie MySpace Equity
US indie label trade group A2IM has joined Merlin in calling on MySpace Music to offer independent labels a equity stake similar to that given to the four major label. Continue reading
Friday’s Music Briefing: Microsoft Wins MP3 Case, Jay-Z Starts Label, EU Rejects 3 Strikes & More
HYPEBOT FEATURES: The Muxtape Story: Lies, Labels, Lawyers & Rebirth The Orchard’s Greg Scholl On MySpace Equity & Why He Made The Deal Some indies are speaking their minds about. Continue reading
MySpace Responds To Merlin’s Accusations
Indie trade group Merlin has been hitting MySpace hard in the last 24 hours with allegations that they have been unable to make a deal on behalf of their indie. Continue reading
MySpace Music: Details & Commentary
The new MySpace Music is up and running now. Here’s a list of new features and who’s on board. The Orchard 1 million tracks along with indie labels distributed by. Continue reading
Merlin Cries Foul: No MySpace Equity = No Deal
At launch, repertoire from top independents including Koch, Beggars Group and Domino will missing from MySpace Music. Their trade group Merlin, whose members make up 9% of the US digital. Continue reading
MySpace Music Launches With Some Indies: Orchard, ADA, RED, Fontana & Caroline
The new MySpace Music includes independent music thanks to a deal with The Orchard and its million track catalog as well as tracks from labels distributed by the indie arms. Continue reading
Thursday’s Music Briefing: MySpace,Play Now, Interscope & Much More
HYPEBOT FEATURES: MySpace Music: Details & Commentary MySpace Music Launches With EMI Aboard MySpace Music Indies: Orchard, ADA, RED, Fontana & Caroline MySpace Opens Self-Serve Ad Platform What If You. Continue reading
MySpace Music Launches With EMI Aboard
UPDATES:– The EMI deal was so last minute that its artists will not be included on launch day– The Orchard has signed on but Merlin and other indies are still. Continue reading
