Indie Label Says No To Apple’s iCloud: “Copyrights Trampled”, “An Insult”

Chicago based indie label Numero has opted out of Apple's iTunes In The Cloud and in particular iTunes Music Match.  "We feel that a great risk is being taken by. Continue reading

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A2IM Elects 5 To Board, Names 3 Advisors

A2IM, the American Association of Independent Music, has announced the results of their 2011 Board of Directors elections. A2IM's membership has more than doubled over the past six years and. Continue reading

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Look Who’s Running For The A2IM Board

17 candidates are vying for five seats on the board of top U.S. indie music trade group the American Association of Independent Music (A2IM). The list looks like a Who's. Continue reading

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A2IM Analysis Show Grammy Hurt Indie Labels More Than Majors

(UPDATED) An analysis by the American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) trade organization of the past two years of Grammy Awards showed that if winning is the primary measure of. Continue reading

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XM Settles, Agrees To Pay Independent Labels $3.6M

(UPDATED) Independent music agency Merlin and other members of the indie music community have agreed to a settlement of $3.6 million in a long-running dispute with XM Satellite Radio over. Continue reading

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Pick The Band – Fan Driven Online Label

(UPDATED) Pick the Band, a new online-only record label has launched what they believe to be an alternative to the traditional label business model that lets fans have a say. Continue reading

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Indie Label Bridge 9 Launches Subscription Service

Few indie labels have a brand strong enough to attract their own community and leverage it to market their subscription music service. Bridge Nine Records, a Boston-area label, is giving. Continue reading

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A Record Label Opens For Working Musicians

In the UK, a record label for musicians with day jobs has opened. It is primary seeking artists who have already funded their own professional recordings and are looking for. Continue reading

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Pay-What-You-Want Music Label Opens In Detroit

This Detroit music label is a great example of disruptive thinking. When thinking disruptively, the goal is to flip assumptions on their head. Case in point: Beehive Recording. All the music. Continue reading

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6 Critical Insights Into Music Business Success

This post is by Hypebot intern Hisham Dahud. His Twitter: @HishamDahud. This past Tuesday, San Francisco State University's Music and Recording Industry Program held a professional's panel consisting of prominent Bay Area music. Continue reading

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