Indie Music

Indie Beggars Group (4AD, Matador, Rough Trade, XL) Was Hacked – Change Your Password Now

We're sadly getting used to hearing about the big evil mega-corps getting hacked. But an as-cool-as-any-record-label-can-ever-be indie? Well, The Beggars Group has been been hacked and they are urging all. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/20/2016 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: American Federation of Musicians, American popular music, American Society of Composers, Americas, Amway, Andrew McMahon, Authors and Publishers, Google search, New York City, Rough Trade Records, Twitter

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Self-Imposed Music Scarcity In The Digital Era

Although streaming is the dominant form of music consumption, and seems to be here to stay, many listeners are turning to vinyl-only, or cassette-only record labels to obtain their music.

Guest Post on 07/19/2016 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Adele (singer), Arista Records, Artist, Atlanta, Baloch National Movement, Bandcamp, direct to fan, Independent record label, Music download, record label

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Vinyl Sales Up Another 17%, Used Sales Surpass New

The growth in of vinyl music sales makes for great headlines. But the vinyl market is really a dual market, according industry analysts MusicWatch – new vinyl sales and used. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/18/2016 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 1990s in music, Adult contemporary music, Apple Inc., Cape Cod Coliseum, classic rock, music industry, Paul McCartney, Spotify, Streaming media, WZLX

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It’s Time To Submit Music for 59th GRAMMY Awards Consideration [Full List Of Deadlines]

From the fine folks at A2iM comes a reminder that now is the time to submit music for consideration for nomination for the 59th Grammy Awards and a a full. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/13/2016 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 2007 Grammy Awards, Academy Award, BET Awards, Billboard 200, Billboard Magazine, Birdman (rapper), British Academy of Film and Television Arts, Grammy Award, Los Angeles, National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences

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Indie Music Trade Groups A2IM, AIMP, CMPA Issue Joint Response To DoJ 100% Licensing Position

Condemnation of a new U.S. Department of Justice position allowing 100% licencing of songs has been nearly universal within the music publishing community. In a show of unity, three independent. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/12/2016 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, consent decree, Inc., Los Angeles, New York, New York City, Performance rights organisation, United States, United States Department of Justice, Washington DC

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RIAA Gold And Platinum Awards June 2016

Artists as diverse as Bruno Mars, Fun, Jason Mraz and Creedence Clearwater Revival are all among the 110 Digital Single Certifications and 49 Album Awards presented by the RIAA in. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/08/2016 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Action Bronson, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Los Angeles, Panic! at the Disco, San Francisco, Suicide Squad, The Rolling Stones, Twenty One Pilots, United States, YouTube

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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)

Tags: Amazon.com, Apple Inc., Compact disc, iTunes, List of online music databases, music industry, Pandora Radio, Spotify, Streaming media, YouTube

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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)

Tags: Apple Inc., iTunes, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Pharrell Williams, Reasonable Doubt (album), Rihanna, Streaming media, The Wall Street Journal

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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)

Tags: Aaron, Aaron Solowoniuk, Academy Award for Best Actor, Adult Swim, Alexisonfire, Armen Donelian, Australia, Billy Talent, BMG Rights Management, United States

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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

Guest Post on 06/29/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Amazon.com, American imperialism, country music, Dierks Bentley, I Am... Sasha Fierce, iHeartRadio, Internet radio, New York City, Reba McEntire, Somewhere (film)

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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)

Tags: Airline, Alternative rock, Award, Bitterroot Valley, iTunes, Los Angeles, Music City Center, music industry, Nashville, Tennessee, YouTube

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