55% Of 2018 Grammy Nominations Went To Indie Artists
Independent artists make up 55% of nominations in all non-producer and non-spoken word categories, according to tabulations from A2IM. In 43 of the 81 categories, majority of nominees were on. Continue reading
Indie Record Store Black Friday Sales Up 13.8%, reports CIMS
Black Friday sales reports from the Coalition Of Independent Music Stores are in and they were universally positive, according to Michael Bunnell, CIMS Executive Director. Less comprehensive data showed an up day on. Continue reading
This North American Indie Record Store Chain Grew From 8 To 82 Stores In 2017
Much like the recorded music industry, record stores are making a comeback. While the gains are modest, some new stores are opening successfully with a mix of vinyl, merch, used. Continue reading
The Orchard Lands Record 50 Grammy 2018 Nominations
While we wait for A2IM's definitive tabulation of who independent record labels faired in 2018 Grammy nominations, the tally for The Orchard stood out. Buoyed by its merger with RED,. Continue reading
Majors Score More Charted Tracks, But Indies Win On Longevity [Mark Mulligan]
It's clear from looking at any chart or official playlist that the major labels have a significant edge when promoting music and "creating" hits. But that promotional power does not. Continue reading
Digital Music Distributor Symphonic Scores $4 Million Investment From Ballast Point Ventures
Tampa based Symphonic Distribution has secured a $4 million investment from Ballast Point Ventures (BPV). Symphonic will use the investment to add to its sales force, bolster its marketing and. Continue reading
Spotify Took K-Pop Global, But Could Do More To Help Other Genres
K-Pop is hardly a niche genre, but until recently, its fans were found primarily in Korea, neighboring Asian countries and Korean immigrants in the US and elsewhere. Spotify, with its. Continue reading
Q&A With Downtown Records Noah Jackson
In this interview Noah Jackson, content and social media strategist at Downtown Records, discusses the importance of artists keeping up with marketing tech, as well as the value of messenger. Continue reading
