Indie Music

Rich Bengloff Steps Down As President Of A2IM

After more than 8 years at the helm of independent music's largest US based trade organization, A2IM, president Rich Bengloff is stepping down. Bengloff can be credited with successfully steering. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/17/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Association of Independent Music, Apple Inc., Beggars Group, Charles Caldas, independent music, Independent record label, Merlin Network, music industry, Taylor Swift, United Kingdom

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Startup BuzzAngle Music Takes On Billboard With 3 Dynamic Daily Music Charts

BuzzAngle Music is aiming straight for Nielsen/Billboard with music charts that use a proprietary architecture that stores data at a more granular level, as well as on a more timely. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/14/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Florence and the Machine, Glastonbury Festival, Grammy Award, Hypebot, Jason Derülo, London, Official Charts Company, Record chart, Tinie Tempah

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New Music Fridays: Global Release Day Shifts Today

[UPDATED] The shift to Friday as the "official" release day for music in 45 countries began today July 10th at 12.01 AM. Friday was already the new release day in. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/10/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Amoeba Music, Billboard 200, Billboard Hot 100, Billboard Magazine, International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, iTunes, NPR, Planet Money, Record chart, United States

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New On Our Jobs Board: Marketing Director @ Partisan Records

Partisan Records is seeking a Director of Marketing. The Brooklyn based indie label is home to Deer Tick, Heartless Bastards and more. Details and other available jobs on Hypebot's Music Industry. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/09/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 8tracks Radio, Advertising, Alan Cross, DeYarmond Edison, music industry, New York City, Phil Cook, Recruitment, SimplyHired.com, The Tallest Man on Earth

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BMG Gets Soul, Acquires Minder Music And Cavalcade Recordings

BMG's deal making and buying spree continues with the acquisition of London-based music publisher Minder Music and it catalog of iconic r&b and soul hits.

Bruce Houghton on 07/09/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Advertising, Alan Cross, Bruno Mars, Mark Ronson, Oops Upside Your Head, Pharrell Williams, Robin Thicke, songwriter, The Gap Band, Trinidad James

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Merlin Releases 2015 Survey on Digital Music Growth

At A2IM’s annual meeting, Merlin CEO Charles Caldas presented Merlin’s 2015 Membership survey. The survey outlines how international Independent labels are crossing a digital tipping point. Some key findings:

Bruce Houghton on 07/06/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Association of Independent Music, Apple Inc., Charles Caldas, Digital rights, Entrepreneur, independent music, Independent record label, iTunes, Streaming media, Subscription business model

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This Friday July 10th Is 1st Global Music Release Day

The shift to Friday as the "official" release day for music globally begins this week. Friday, July 10th at 12.01 AM will be the new official date for new global music releases.. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/06/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Adam Lambert, album, Apple Inc., Artist, Billboard 200, Billboard Hot 100, Billboard Magazine, Record chart, release music, United States

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American Association Of Independent Music Turns 10

It's a great time to be indie; and its primary U.S. advocate, the American Association Of Independent Music, turns 10 tomorrow. A2IM can take more than a little credit for bringing. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/03/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: America's Most Talented Kid, American Idol, File sharing, International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, iTunes, LimeWire, music industry, Twitter, United States, YouTube

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Indie DIY Advice: Write ‘Thank You’ Notes

While adding extra items to merchandise orders can be expensive for an artist or record label, 'Thank You' notes can be a friendly and cost effective way to connect with. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/01/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Apple Inc., Compact disc, Disc jockey, independent music, Independent record label, iTunes, Record chart, record label, Sony Music Entertainment, Soundcloud

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Sturgill Simpson Dominates 2015 LIBBY Indie Music Awards

The independent label community gathered at the Highline Ballroom in NYC last night to celebrate a year of achievements by the Independent music community at A2IM’s fourth annual Libera Awards. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/26/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Alligator Records, Audra McDonald, Chloe Bennet, Disney Junior, Doc McStuffins, Emmy Award, Jake and the Never Land Pirates, John Ross Bowie, music industry, Shemekia Copeland

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50% OFF MUSIC SALE! Apple To Pay Half Royalty Rate During 90 Free Trials

One by one yesterday, independent music trade groups and labels announced they would be signing revised contracts with Apple Music. It was a major victory for indies who had objected. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/25/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Adele (singer), AOL Instant Messenger, Apple Inc., independent music, Independent record label, music industry, record label, royalties, Spotify, Streaming media

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