Vinyl Crunch Worsens For Indie Labels: Time For A Record Press Kickstarter?
Jack White's #1 album debut with vinyl accounting for 30% sales, as well as his creative approach, feels like another breakthrough in the land of vinyl. But, according to one. Continue reading
Merlin Slashes Indie Music Admin Fees Another 17%
Independent music global rights agency Merlin has lowered its fees yet again. After a 50% drop on 2013, Merlin today announced another 17% reduction. As of June 1, the agency’s administration fees. Continue reading
Alligator Record’s Bruce Iglaur Wins Digital Music Innovation Award
Airplay Direct has named industry veteran Bruce Iglaur, President & Founder of Alligator Records, as the recipient of the first Iconic Innovators award. The award was created to recognize innovators in. Continue reading
2 Job Openings At A2IM As VP Jim Mahoney Exits To Head New Merlin NYC Office
Jim Mahoney is exiting the #2 spot at U.S. indie music trade group A2IM after 7 years to serve as U.S. GM for Merlin based in New York City. The. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
The Importance of Music Video Promotion Indies Unite! 700 Labels Launch Campaign For Fair Digital Music Deals Spoon's Indie Record Store Instant Vinyl Gratification Campaign Is A Big Hit Recruit. Continue reading
STHoldings Ending Vinyl Distribution This Month, Continues With Smaller Roster [Updated]
UK-based STHoldings launched in 1998 and grew to be an important electronic and related music distributor, both physical and digital, though noted in particular for vinyl distribution. In May they. Continue reading
Short Documentary Celebrates 25 Years Of Merge Records [Watch, Free Downloads]
Founded by Superchunk's Mac McCaughan and Laura Ballance in 1989, North Carolina's Merge Records quickly grew to become one of America's essential indie labels. From supporting their fertile local indie. Continue reading
Indies Unite! 700 Labels Launch Campaign For Fair Digital Music Deals
An ongoing battle with YouTube over alleged heavy handed negotiating tactics and unfair terms for their unlaunched subscription music service, has united the global independent music community on the broader. Continue reading
Concord Music To Take Stax Records To Broadway
Long popular in the online world, content repositioning has found its way into the mainstream music industry. Concord Music Group and producer Stuart Benjamin are reviving the impressive Stax Records. Continue reading
Jesse Flores Joins INgrooves
INgrooves Music Group's artist services division INresidence has named industry veteran Jesse Flores to the position of Senior Director of Product Management at the company. In his new role, Mr.. Continue reading
Mark Mulligan Launches Music Technology Research Firm MIDiA
Long time music industry consultant and analyst Mark Mulligan has launched music and technology research firm MIDiA. In addition to the usual consulting and research services, Mulligan hopes to also appeal. Continue reading
