Hope For Indie Labels
Earlier this month the Knowledge Problem blog (Commentary on Economics, Information and Human Action) asked the question that many Hypebot readers think they already know the answer to – "Has. Continue reading
Indie Label Trustkill Tries To Give Fans More
Rock indie label Trustkill (Real Bands. Real Music. Real Life.) is bringing back old fashioned baseball-style trading card in a promotion that has kids buzzing about the label’s bands. Label. Continue reading
CD Baby Releases Indie Download Sales Analysis
Digital Audio Insider did a nice analysis of figures posted by CD Baby on revenue received from various download services for the indie label product: Download Store Total Sales Percent. Continue reading
Shout Factory Sends R&B Legend To Nashville
In an age where many established artists can’t find a place on the radio, smart record labels have to find creative ways to make an impact in the marketplace. That’s. Continue reading
Indie Labels Demand Stronger FCC Action Against Payola
Last week, Don Rose the acing president of the American Association Of Independent Music label trade group wrote the FCC voicing Indie concerms regarding the slap on the wirst the. Continue reading
FanMail Case Study: Madison House/String Cheese’s Sci Fidelity Records
Case studies written by one of the parties directly involved can by nature be a bit self-serving. After all they have a point of view: they’re product works. FanMail Marketing’s. Continue reading
Warner Music Group To Buy Rykodisc
Warner Music is reportedly laying down $67.5 million to purchase indie label Rykodisc according The Hollywood Reporter. Founded by Don Rose in Salem, MA as a CD only re-issue label,. Continue reading
Hopeless/Sub City Records Sing A Different Tune
Nice piece in the LA Times about Hopeless/Sub City Records, punk labels that were founded and are run successfully on a premise other than searching the pot of gold at. Continue reading
New Hawthorne Heights Debuts At #3 Despite Victory’s Best (or Worst) Efforts
Despite loud posturing, a few dirty tricks and a whole lot of expensive old-school promo, Victory was only able to push Hawthorne Heights to #3 on Billboard’s Top 200 in. Continue reading
Indie Label Assoc. A2IM Calls For FCC Payola Probe
Last week A2IM (The American Association of Independent Music) which represents more than 100 indie labels sent the FCC a letter urging the commission to investigate radio to see if. Continue reading
