An Interview with Matador’s Patrick Amory
As previously posted on Hypebot, Matador Records’ Matablog doubled its traffic in under 12 months leading to an increase in online sales. The Matablog stands as one of the best. Continue reading
Counting Crows Drop Label For D.I.Y.
On their web site, platinum sellers The Counting Crows posted: "Eighteen years ago, when Counting Crows signed our first record contract, we were an unknown band signed to DGC, the. Continue reading
INgrooves Adds Ben Kline As VP Of Sales
The INgrooves executive bench just got deeper with former EVP of Sales, Marketing and New Media for Universal Nashville Ben Kline joining as VP of Sales & Marketing for the. Continue reading
After Leak, Yeah Yeah Yeahs Rush Digital Release
Following the leak of their new album, indie rockers the Yeah Yeah Yeahs are digitally rush releasing "It's Blitz" digitally to the beginning of next week, several weeks prior to. Continue reading
Will YouTube And Universal’s New Vevo Music Hub “Do No Harm” To Indies?
Both the Wall Street Journal and cNet are reporting that Universal Music Group and YouTube are in serious discussions to create a hub for music videos. The other three major. Continue reading
Jango Offers Indie Artists Pay For Airplay
Payola. Pay-to play. Ugly terms from a different era or a new way to get exposure and monetize internet broadcasting? Jango, a US based music site with 6 million monthly. Continue reading
eMusic Connects Fans To Facebook, Launches New “Free Music” Toolbar
eMusic has launched a new marketing campaign rebranding itself as the "internet's corner music store" where music discovery is enhanced by community and word of mouth. Integration with Facebook Connect. Continue reading
Indie Touch & Go Slashes Staff, Ends Distribution
After more than 20 years, seminal Chicago based indie label Touch & Go is severely cutting back its operations. 20 staff members have reportedly been given 6 weeks notice and. Continue reading
Indies Win 50% Of This Year’s Grammy Awards
Independent artists and labels had a banner year at the 2009 Grammy Awards winning 56 of the 110 awards given or just over 50% of the total prizes. "The continued. Continue reading
Indie Label Asthmatic Kitty Shares “What Is Working?”
In an ongoing series Hypebot has been asking indie professionals: "In this fractured media landscape, what is working? What outlets and tools are helping your artists build an audience? ". Continue reading
