Music Producer Points: What Are They?
If you’ve been in the music scene for a bit, you’ve likely heard the term ‘producer points’ tossed around, but may not be familiar with exactly what it means. This. Continue reading
The Highwomen, John Prine, Black Pumas, Brittany Haas Top Americana Music Awards
The annual Americana Honors & Awards has named this year’s winners which include The Highwomen (Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Duo/Group of the Year), the late John Prine (Artist of. Continue reading
Indie Labels Urged To Participate In MIDiA’s ‘Definitive’ Global Survey
MIDiA is conducting a major study of independent label revenue and all are urged to participate. MIDiA conducted this survey for years on behalf of the Worldwide Independent Network and. Continue reading
Label Better Noise Music Makes Mediabase History
In addition to being named the #1 Mainstream Rock Label of 2020, Better Noise Music – the label behind groups like Five Finger Death Punch and Papa Roach – has. Continue reading
EU Vinyl Market To Grow 6% Annually
The vinyl record market in Europe will grow by $91.94 million, progressing at a compound annual growth rate of 6% from 2020 – 2024. 41% of the market’s growth is. Continue reading
6 Independent Music Facebook Pages To Follow
While many artists might consider Facebook something of has-been in the world of social media, the platform is in fact often underutilized, not just as promotional tool, but as means. Continue reading
Where Does Money From Master Recordings Actually Come From?
In this piece, music industry attorney Debbie Egel explains where the money made from a master recording comes from, both when it comes to streaming and other sources of revenue.. Continue reading
Stats, Facts, Data Independent Artists Need To Know
Here Emmanuel Ojo provides some key stats and data that every indie artist cutting their own path through the music biz should be aware of. Guest post by Emmanuel Ojo. Continue reading
Ani Difranco, Joan Baez, Zakk Wylde, More Donate Items To NITO Indie Music Charity Auction
The Guitar and Stringed Instruments Auction organized by NITO to raise funds to lobby for government help on behalf of the independent music community has added some impressive new items.. Continue reading
BUSINESS OF INDIE: The Other Songs, Wide Open, Big Machine & More
Our latest installment the Business Of Indie, label The Other Songs offers songwriter’s a new royalty stream, Wide Open music publishing relaunches, Justin Moore reinks with Big Machine, and much. Continue reading
