
BUSINESS OF INDIE: Secretly Goes Nordic • BMG Launches Modern Recordings • AWAL Hires Jennifer Kirell • More
In this latest edition of the Business Of Indie, Secretly Distribution shakes up the Nordics, BMG launches frontline label Modern. AWAL hire Jennifer Kirell as VP of Catalog and much more.

Swift Says Scooter Barring Songs From American Music Awards, Big Machine Bites Back
Taylor Swift has taken to Twitter to claim that her former label boss and founder of Big Machine Label Group (BMLG), Scott Borchetta, and the label’s new owner, Scooter Braun, were barring her from performing a medley of her hit songs during the American Music Awards where she will be honored as the Artist of The Decade.

Sound Royalties Offers Musicians A Funding Alternative
Artist-friendly finance specialists Sound Royalties is pioneering a new way for musicians – d.i.y, indie and major label – to finance their projects. CEO, Alex Heiche, a Nashville resident and. Continue reading

Introducing Localify, A Local Music Discovery Platform
Ithaca College professor Doug Turnbull outlines the motivation and machinations behind Localify.org, the Spotify linked platform created by his students that helps listeners discover amazing music right in their backyard.. Continue reading
Latin Grammy-Winning Producer Haze Launches House of Haze Label, Management Company
Latin Grammy-winning producer Haze, aka Egbert Rosa, has launched his own label and management company called House of Haze. He is best known as the musical force behind Natti Natasha. Continue reading