Sub Pop, The Label Brought Us Nirvana And Started A Movement [INTERVIEW]
Here the people at SoundExchange speak with Jonathan Poneman, co-founder of legendary independent label Sub Pop, a label known for acts like The Postal Service, as well as for helping. Continue reading
The Metadata Race: A Contest That Record Labels Can Win
It's no industry secret that metadata, or more importantly a lack thereof, can negatively impact revenue when information gets lost in music's journey from creator to consumer. Here we look. Continue reading
Will Digital Aggregators Lead Industry On Transparency With Spotify, Others? [Chris Castle]
After Spotify received some criticism for the somewhat opaque and mysterious nature of its deals with major labels, the question is being raised if perhaps digital aggregators like CD Baby, the. Continue reading
Advance Look At MIDiA’s “State Of The Streaming Nation” 2017 Report [Mark Mulligan]
"Streaming was the lynchpin of 2016’s growth and will be even more important in 2017," says top industry analyst Mark Mulligan of MIDIA Research. As this transition from music sales. Continue reading
PledgeMusic’s Lead Investor Magna Funds Indie Label Loud & Proud
In 2016, Magna followed a $3M 2014 investment in PledgeMusic to take a 'major position' in the crowdfunder and finance Noisetrade and Set.fm acquisitions. Now, Magna has invested in Loud &. Continue reading
Major Labels Are Now Earning $9000 A Minute From Streaming
While many remain dubious regarding revenue from streaming, a recent study from Music Business Worldwide shows that major labels are actually pulling in roughly $9000 a minute from streaming services,. Continue reading
Music Biz 2017: Mood Swings, Merch, Hi Res Streaming & More
The mood at Music Biz 2017 in Nashville this week was almost ebullient. After a multi-year downturn, things are finally looking up, really up. And the diverse attendees – ranging from. Continue reading
Today Is The Day I Interview A2IM CEO Richard Burgess Live On Stage At Music Biz In Nashville
Today at the Music Biz Convention, I'll be interviewing Richard Burgess, the CEO if the American Association Of Independent Music (A2IM) at 3:45 PM in Room 206 of Convention Center attached. Continue reading
PWR BTTM Pulled Off Streaming Services, Dropped By Label, Managment After Sexual Assault Allegations
Once promising alt-rockers PWR BTTM has been pulled from the major streaming services and dropped by their label and management in the wake of sexual assault allegations against co-founder Ben. Continue reading
Thaddeus Rudd Of Mom+Pop Music On Label-Artist-Manager Relationships, Industry’s Future [INTERVIEW]
In this interview, Thaddeus Rudd of one of the world's best respected indie labels, Mom+Pop Music about his career highlights, how someone looking to get involved in the music industry. Continue reading
At Music Biz 2017? Don’t Miss My On Stage Interview with A2IM CEO Richard Burgess
I'll be in Nashville most of this week for the annual Music Biz convention. This Thursday May 18th at 3:45 PM, as part of the Hypebot and Music Biz Indie. Continue reading