Biz Of Indie: Merlin predicts big Indie year • $30M Sun sale • A2IM mentors & more
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
Free Music Streaming Royalty Calculator
Audiohype is offering a free royalty calculator to help estimate how much streaming revenue you can earn as an artist on Spotify, Amazon Music, or Apple Music. We’d love to. Continue reading
From 0 to 26 Album Sales Per Day
In this edition of the Music Marketing Manifesto podcast, we hear from Kevin Goetz, member of the metal band Mute Prophet, about how he was able to take his group. Continue reading
10 Common Marketing Mistakes Made By Independent Artists
Here, Tony van Veen breaks down the ten mistakes he sees independent artists make again and again that repeatedly cause them to underachieve in their music careers. Guest post by. Continue reading
9 Tips For Record Labels, Artists To Stay Connected With Audiences
As with artists, record labels have been forced to reinvent themselves in an effort to remain relevant and afloat in a pandemic-stricken industry. This includes finding new ways to foster. Continue reading
AWAL Deal Cements Sony’s Position As An Indie Powerhouse [MARK MULLIGAN]
With yesterday’s AWAL deal, Sony cemented its place as an indie powerhouse and heralded in a new era where “an artist can be independent with a major label,” writes MIDiA. Continue reading
Cullah’s Open Source Path To Indie Music Success
Genre-bending, Milwaukee, WI-based independent artist Cullah shares insights on his open-source approach to music, balancing branding with authenticity, and effectively engaging with audience data. Guest post by Rutger Ansley Rosenborg. Continue reading
Sony Acquires AWAL, Kobalt Neighboring Rights
AWAL, which built a reputation as a safe harbor for independent artists seeking true global reach, is now owned by Sony, the world’s second largest music group. Sony Music Entertainment. Continue reading
42nd Blues Music Awards Nominees Announced
Rick Estrin the Nightcats lead the 42nd Blues Music Awards Nominees with five nominations, including band of the year, Instrumentalist Harmonica (which he won in 2020), and contemporary blues male. Continue reading
