NME Awards 2018 Nominations Announced
“Once again the NME readers have shown just how switched on, diverse and exciting their tastes are in coming up with these shortlists, which themselves highlight what an amazing twelve. Continue reading
Concord Completes Razor & Tie Acquisition, Layoffs Expected
Concord Music Group has fully acquired Razor & Tie. In 2015, Concord made a major investment in the independent label, rumored at the time to be just under 50%. Terms. Continue reading
Do You Really Want A Record Deal? How To Legally Ensure An Artist Can Even Sign One
As the music business has changed, so too has the process by which artists sign a 'record deal'. Here Justin M. Jacobson looks at the legal infrastructure artists must have. Continue reading
Spotify Launches Indie Label Spotlights On Facebook
Spotify has launched a new series that spotlights independent record labels with a short Warp Records video history lesson from artist and record producer Nightmares On Wax posted on Facebook. . Continue reading
Facebook Gives Indie Musicians, Publishers March 12 Licensing Deadline
[UPDATED] Facebook has finally created a system for musicians and rightsholders to get paid for use of their music on the social giant. But they've also set a March 12th. Continue reading
DistroKid Adds Lyrics Delivery, Shares Major Milestone
[UPDATED] DistroKid has added lyric delivery to its low cost digital music distribution service. The company is the first indie D.I.Y. distributor to offer the service, with iTunes and Apple. Continue reading
Sub-Pop Records Announces Free 30th Anniversary Event
Legendary alt-rock, pop and punk record label Sub-Pop announced that they are celebrating their 30th anniversary with a free live music festival. Dubbed SPF30, the free event will be held. Continue reading
Help Build A Public Directory Of Spotify Playlists
We are helping Michael Brandvold build a directory of Spotify playlist owners, so anyone releasing new music can reach out and present their new music. If you have a playlist. Continue reading
3 Factors Shaping The Music Industry In 2018
With 2017 already having been a busy and reformative year for the music industry, 2018 looks to be headed in a similar direction. Here we visit three important factors which. Continue reading
