TikTok Inks Major Global Licensing Deal With Merlin
[UPDATED] Global indie licensing powerhouse Merlin has signed a global partnership with hugely popular short-form mobile video app TikTok. Merlin, whose labels account for 15% of the global music market,. Continue reading
New Board At Global Indie Music Trade Group WIN
WIN (Worldwide Independent Network) has named its new board of directors. Five new directors join the global indie music trade group. The new WIN directors are Francesca Trainini of Italian. Continue reading
BUSINESS OF INDIE: Anthem Hires • Innovative Leisure Turns 10 • XL Writes A Book • More
In this edition of the Business Of Indie, we have news of an Anthem Records Nashville hire, celebrate LA indie label’s Innovative Leisures 10th birthday and so much more. Like Hypebot’s. Continue reading
Music Media Through A Teen’s Eyes
The way in which new and undiscovered music is covered by the music media has changed in recent years, with independent blogs no longer wielding quite the same power they. Continue reading
Imogen Heap to Host Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony
Innovative musician and artist advocate Imogen Heap will host this year’s Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony. The Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony features the many awards that will not be included in. Continue reading
How Tunecore’s Entertainment Relations Team Is Literally Bringing The Music Industry Together
In order to combat some the isolation which accompanies the new digitally driven music environment, TuneCore is working to physically bring together music industry professionals. Guest post by Patrick McGuire. Continue reading
Polaris Music Prize Founder Steve Jordan Is Stepping Down
Steve Jordan, the founder and executive director of Canada’s prestigious Polaris Music Prize, has announced that he will be stepping down. Following his exit, Jordan will continue to serve in. Continue reading
Inside The Nations Tribe: 53M Fans, Group Chats
The Nations was launched in 2012 by then-teenager Andre Benz. It is best known an EDM focused family of YouTube of music channels. But it’s grown into much more than. Continue reading
500M Funded Saban Music Signs With Universal For Distribution, Marketing
Saban Music Group, a new music company backed by a $500 million from Haim Saban, creator of Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers and head of investment house Saban Capital Group, today. Continue reading
BUSINESS OF INDIE: New Merlin CEO • Indie Distributor Shifts • NSAI Board Adds • More
In this edition of the Business Of Indie, longtime Geffen exec Neil Jacobson gets the indie itch, Redeye acquires EU distro Broder Music, Merlin inks with Afrika’s Boomplay and much, much. Continue reading
Global Indigenous Music Summit Set For 1.21-26 Alongside Folk Alliance
Bringing together global Indigenous music industry, culture leaders, and artists to honor tradition and forge new paths forward, the second edition of the International Indigenous Music Summit will be held. Continue reading
