Why Indie Label Mom+Pop Has Had Think, Act Globally And Locally
Thaddeus Rudd of Mom+Pop records discusses why his label has had to learn to act both globally AND locally over the past nine years, developing artist careers both locally here. Continue reading
Sony Merges The Orchard and Red Essentials
Sony Music's two independent artist and label services firms in the UK – The Orchard and Red Essentials – are merging. Could Sony Music, now under new leadership, be planning. Continue reading
Napster Makes 20 Million Indie Tracks, Playlists Available In Japan With Rakuten Partnership
Napster has partnered with Rakuten to enhance the Japanese internet service provider's on-demand music streaming service. Starting today, Napster will deliver song playback and curated playlists to Rakuten Music, with. Continue reading
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
