Music Scenes: The Benefit Of Focusing At The Local Level
Guest post by Richard Pulvino (@rpulvino) for sidewinder.fm, a music and tech think tank. From the late 90’s to early 2000’s, I immersed myself in the local hardcore music scene. Continue reading
Another Direct Payment Deal For Clear Channel: eOne Music
Radio giant Clear Channel today announced a direct deal with independent label, distributor and marketer Entertainment One Music to share revenue from digital and terrestrial radio. eOne's music library includes. Continue reading
What Is Indie? Can An Artist Top The Charts Without Help From A Major?
By Kevin Erickson, Communications Associate, and Olivia Brown, Intern, at The Future Of Music Coalition. Let’s look at some stats: Jack White’s Blunderbuss, number one debut on the Billboard 200,. Continue reading
The Lumineers Left Brooklyn To Build An Indie Career From Denver
The Lumineers, who are currently getting booked almost everywhere in the wake of their Grammy noms for Best New Artist and Best Americana Album, are one of the stronger examples. Continue reading
Independents Continue Grammy Winning Streak
The multi-year Grammy winning streak continued for independent labels last night, as they took home 36 of 79 non-producer awards, including Album of the Year and Best Album wins in. Continue reading
Nettwerk Quietly Fumbles Launch Of Singles-Only EDM Label Nettrax
Last week Nettwerk Music Group announced the launch of an innovative singles-only EDM label called Nettrax. The news came out via a Billboard exclusive and a Beatport release plus free. Continue reading
Lyrics Freaks and Streaming Programmers feat. Emily White (WVAU): Upward Spiral 18
The Upward Spiral is back! This episode catches the guys with writer, pundit and college radio GM Emily White, as she joins to discuss how lyrics are ripe for a richer. Continue reading
Why Cassette Labels Are More Important Than Many Can Understand
Though numerous individuals have directly scoffed at the idea that cassette labels are anything other than an obscure novelty, a closer look reveals a mostly underground world of experimental music. Continue reading
Indie Labels “In Shock” Over MySpace “Free Ride” Licensing Policy #MIDEM
From Cannes by Stuart Dredge of UK consultancy and blog Music Ally. The owners of Myspace’s ears will have been burning this morning, during a Midem press conference at which. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
CD Baby Slashes Rates For Direct Digital Sales Africa's Music Industry: Building With Cassettes & MP3s In An Underdeveloped Terrain DIY Rapper Kellee Maize On Building Her Brand With SEO,. Continue reading
