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U.S. Music Consumption Up 6.5%, On-Demand Streams Grew 58% [BuzzAngle Music Mid-Year Report]

After year's of down numbers, the music industry is finally starting to rebound.  Thanks to music streaming, the pace of expansion is accelerating, despite a growing downturn in music sales.

Bruce Houghton on 07/05/2016 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Tidal Failed To Pay Indie Labels In Norway For Months [REPORT]

Tidal failed to pay a number of indie labels, according to a Norwegian outlet. Whether caused by negligence or the complexities of paying tens of thousands of labels, publishers and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/05/2016 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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BMG Acquires Indie The End Records, Better Than Ezra, Everclear, Hinder, Billy Talent Catalog

BMG has acquired indie label The End Records. BMG been on a bit of deal making spree, most of it aimed at heritage artists and catalog. Recent label acquisitions include S-Curve. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/30/2016 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Beers, Blue Jeans, And Broadcast Radio vs. Pandora

For all the criticism leveled at Pandora of late, it seem the popular internet radio service is helping out some mid-tier musicians, or at least those who play country music,. Continue reading

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Music Biz To Return To Nashville May 15-18, 2017

The Music Business Association announced Thursday that its Music Biz convention will return to Nashville for the third consecutive year from May 15 – 18, 2017 at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel. 

Bruce Houghton on 06/23/2016 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Warner Music Unifies Direct To Fan Efforts, Names Matt Young EVP

A decade ago, major labels forgoing middlemen to sell direct to fans would have led to a revolt from retailers. Now, with the ranks of retailers diminished and streaming the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/20/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The Actual Value Of The Indie Music Sector [INFOGRAPHIC]

General wisdom suggests that indie labels account for about 20% of global revenue, but a recent study has revealed that their share is in fact much greater than previously suspected,. Continue reading

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Payments To Indie Labels Grew 73% Last Year Driven By Streaming, Says Merlin

The annual survey of members of Merlin, the indie music licencing agency led by Charles Caldas, was announced earlier this week during A2IM's Indie Week in New York City. The. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/17/2016 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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10 Years of BalconyTV, 10 Celebratory Facts

In recognition of indie favorite BalconyTV's ten year anniversary, its founder Stephen O'Regan offers us ten facts about how the daily online music show works and where it stands today.  

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Music Came First At A2IM #IndieWeek 2016

New York City's Indie Week wound down last night. The annual series of events sponsored by A2IM (American Association Of Independent Music) brings together indie labels and the independent music. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/17/2016 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Tax Break State Of Mind: New York Set To Offer Recording Companies Big Tax Credits

In a bit of good news for New York artists looking to save money, it seems the Empire State will soon be joining numerous others by offering companies which create. Continue reading

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