Merlin Reduces Administration Fee For Indie Labels By 20%
Merlin, the global digital rights agency for independent labels has announced that it is reducing the administration fee for deals with members by 20% from 2.5% of revenues to 2%. This. Continue reading
Alabama Shakes, Bon Iver Atty John Strohm Sees “More Opportunities Than Ever” For Indie Musicians [INTERVIEW]
Former indie and major label musician (The Lemonheads, Blake Babies) turned music attorney John Strohm who represents, among others, The Alabama Shakes and Bon Iver shares his optimistic vision for the future of streaming and. Continue reading
RIAA Finally Adds Streaming To Gold, Platinum Album Certifications
Almost every corner of the music industry is changing to accommodate the rapid shift from music purchase to streaming. To that list add the RIAA, who have finally added music streams. Continue reading
Old Albums Now Outsell New Releases
It seems 2015 was the year for back catalogs, as a recent study from Nielsen has revealed that albums eighteen months and older outsold new releases, much to the distress of. Continue reading
Concord Bicycle Music Acquires HighTone & Bandit Records Catalogs
The Concord Bicycle music group continues its multi-year buying spree of both independent record labels and music publishers with the acquisition of two iconic indies Americana, folk and blues label. Continue reading
On The Importance Of Independent Music [An Interview w/Peter Thompson]
Here Kenny Gates interviews his employee Peter Thompson, an artist developer and head of Play It Again Sam, the independent record label of [PIAS], about his time in the industry and. Continue reading
What Music Supervisors Really Think About Indie Music
Here performer turned trailer house music supervisor Brian Vickers discusses his experiences having work submitted to him by indie artists, what he takes into consideration when determining whether or not an. Continue reading
Smithsonian Folkways’ Richard James Burgess Named CEO Of Indie Label Trade Group A2IM
The American Association Of Independent Music (A2IM) has named Richard James Burgess as CEO. He was head of business affairs at the highly respected non-profit Smithsonian Folkways Recordings and Chairman of the. Continue reading
2016 A2IM Libera Independent Music Awards: Nominate Now
Every year, the A2IM Libera Awards are announced as a way of drawing attention to independent artists and labels. Now is the time for the independent music community to nominate. Continue reading
SoundExchange Explained: Why Every Musician Should Sign-Up
Although SoundExchange is one of today's most important sources of revenue for artists, many musicians are not signed up with the performing rights organization. This article examines how the service works,. Continue reading
