Who Stole the Music Business? And How You Can Get a Piece of the Loot?

The music business has been and is continuing to be a tough nut to crack. lt takes an unmatched work ethic to be competitive and it takes a lot of. Continue reading

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YouTube’s Fred Beteille Elected Chairman of Music Business Association Board

Fred Beteille, Product Manager at YouTube, has been elected Chairman of the Music Business Association (Music Biz) Board of Directors. He replaces outgoing Chairman Rachelle Friedman of J&R Music & Computer. Continue reading

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MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Why Email Is Still a Vital Marketing Tool for Musicians & More

        Dave Cool | Why Email Newsletters Are Still a Vital Marketing Tool for Musicians  Thomas Honeyman | How Art Became Advertising Lukas Camenzind | What I Learned About Songwriting From Being. Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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