Woman Owned Labels You Should Know About
In an industry with plenty of gender issues, it’s good to take a moment and recognize a few of the women leaders owning and operating some of the music business’s. Continue reading
Midem 2020 Cancelled, Digital Edition Planned
Global music industry convention Midem scheduled for June 2-5 in Cannes, is canceled over concerns about the coronavirus and a digital edition is being planned. The next Midem will take. Continue reading
Bobi Wine Delivers First Coronavirus Hit And It’s Perfect For Washing Your Hands [VIDEO]
Ugandan pop star and opposition leader Bobi Wine has released a song that urges people to wash their hands to stop the spread of the coronavirus. In “Corona Virus Alert,”. Continue reading
A2IM Takes Indie Week, Libera Awards Virtual
The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) is taking its flagship conference and Libera Music awards online in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “With the health and safety of the. Continue reading
Blake Morgan: The Battle Is Upon Us, But We Will Not Give Up
NYC-based singer-songwriter, indie label owner, and activist Blake Morgan weighs in on the current set of challenging faces artists and the music industry as a whole. By musician and artist. Continue reading
TuneCore CEO Scott Ackerman To Step Down
TuneCore has announced that CEO Scott Ackerman will step down from the DIY music distributor effective April 15th. Ackerman will stay on as a strategic advisor reporting to Denis Ladegaillerie, the CEO. Continue reading
BMG Reports Record Revenue Growth
Label, label services, and music publisher BMG announced financial results for 2019 with growth in both profits and revenue for the year. According to BMG, revenue increased to €600m for. Continue reading
#LoveRecordStores Initiative Launches To Save Indie Record Stores
The music community will launch a global initiative this Thursday to help independent record stores during the current coronavirus crisis. These stores are experiencing a catastrophic drop-off in traffic even. Continue reading
Bandcamp Waived All Fees For COVID-19 Relief and Indie Fans Responded Spectacularly
Last Friday Bandcamp waived all of its fees so that musicians struggling because of lost income due to the COVID-19 crisis. Many artists stepped up with special offerings, some independent. Continue reading
The Secrets Of Music Licensing
When it comes to making money in the music business, licensing is one of the more lucrative avenues to pursue. In this piece, Erin M. Jacobson reveals the secret to. Continue reading
Independent Music Community Needs Help From You NOW
Between the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic and a devastating tornado which recently struck Nashville, much of the independent music community has been suffering lately. Here we look at some. Continue reading
