Indie Music

6 Lessons Indie Labels & Musicians Have Learned About Streaming Music

With tighter budgets and thinner margins, the loss of revenue as music consumption shifts online is particularly concerning for independent artists and labels. But they're quickly learning to adapt.

Bruce Houghton on 04/10/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Advertising, Digital audio, Disc jockey, DJ mix, Free tier (business model), Jay-Z, Soundcloud, Spotify, Streaming media, YouTube

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8tracks Launches Music Library To Help Share Indie Music, Partners With INgrooves, CDBaby

Two-thirds of 8tracks 30 million monthly listening hours are streams from indie labels and musicians. Now 8tracks has solidified their commitment to independent music with new partnerships and features that. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/09/2015 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Action Bronson, Africa, Alternative rock, Borg (Star Trek), Campus radio, Comcast, Community radio, Disc jockey, Spotify, YouTube

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SiriusXM Indies Award Nominees Announced

Canadian Music Week has announced the nominees for the 2015 SiriusXM Indies – the 15th Annual Independent Music Awards.

Bruce Houghton on 04/09/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Adelaide Hall, Arctic, Artist, Arts & Crafts Productions, Arts and Crafts movement, Aspiro, Canada, Canadian Music Week, Toronto, Vancouver

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WMG’s Indie Arm ADA Gets A New President

Warner Music Group has promoted Eliah Seton to President of Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA), the company's indie distribution arm.

Bruce Houghton on 04/08/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Astralwerks, Def Jam Recordings, Domino (Domino album), John Rich, Live Nation Entertainment, Merge Records, Rand Paul, record label, Sub Pop, Warner Music Group

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Muzicol Launches Indie Artist Promotion Platform, Professional Network

Muzicol International has launched Muzicol.com, an online global music community network built to provide independent artists with a virtual stage to showcase their talents, promote their music, and network with. Continue reading

Nia R Jones on 04/08/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: A&M Octone Records, Academy of Contemporary Music, Alicia Keys, Artist, Association for Computing Machinery, Beneficiary, Finance, music industry, Spotify, Twitter

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5 Signs You’re Ready To Play Outside Your Hometown

As an independent band, it's important to get on the road and play in places that aren't your hometown. Even if you aren't ready to tour yet, it's a good. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/08/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Amanda Palmer, California, Firefly Music Festival, Madison Square Garden, Morrissey, New Orleans, New York City, Northeastern United States, press kit, San Jose, Seattle

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music

5 Ways Musicians Should Be Using Periscope How Much Do Musicians Make From Spotify, YouTube? – A Must See Digital Earnings Infographic Copyright Essentials: 5 Things Every Musician Should Know. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/04/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: David McCandless, Deezer, Facebook, Google Play, Infographic, Information is Beautiful, International Standard Recording Code, iTunes, Spotify, YouTube

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House Shows: How To Turn One Fan Into A Nationwide Tour

Musicians – would you like to book tour dates in new markets, grow your audience, build your network of super fans and sell more records? House Shows could be the answer.

Guest Post on 04/02/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: 2008, 2010 FIFA World Cup, AFL–CIO, Akron, Arizona, Austin, Barack Obama presidential campaign, Event (philosophy), New York City, Ohio, Texas, United States, USA Today

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Concord and Bicycle Music Merge, Raise $100 Million and Acquires Vanguard, Sugar Hill Records

Don't blink or you'll miss something important: Concord Music Group has merged with The Bicycle Music Company, raised $100 million, and acquired indie labels Vanguard and Sugar Hill.

Bruce Houghton on 04/01/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Albuquerque, American Society of Composers, Artist, Authors and Publishers, Bad Moon Rising (song), Basel, concert, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Fortunate Son, John Fogerty, Memphis, New Mexico, Tennessee

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Music Companies Led By Secretly Canadian Call Growing Indiana Boycott “Misguided”

Negative reaction to the Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act (IRFRA), which many view as discriminatory against gays, continues to grow, with Wilco and others cancelling concerts there. But a group. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/01/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Asthmatic Kitty, Bill Clinton, Compact disc, Dead Oceans, Freedom of religion, Indiana, Indiana General Assembly, LGBT, Mike Pence, Religious Freedom Restoration Act

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