How Jonathan Coulton Became An Internet Rock Star On The Cheap
Jonathan Coulton quit his programming job in 2005 to become a full-time musician. He's met with some tangible success and this month shared his budget conscious approach in, of all. Continue reading
Corey Smith’s Manager Responds To $4.2M Claim
On Friday, Hypebot posted an article by Tech Dirt's Mike Masnick on the rise of indie artist Corey Smith, "From Weekend Warrior To $4.2M By Giving His Music Away For. Continue reading
2 Brands, 12 Bands & Insound Join To Help Independent Radio
Toyota's Yaris and Urban Outfitters have joined forces to release a 12 song compilation for 99 cents exclusively via Insound of bands a that participated in last year's 12 city. Continue reading
Matador’s Patrick Amory Shares “What Is Working?”
In conjunction with US. independent music trade group A2IM (American Association Of Independent Music), Hypebot has been asking indie professionals: In this fractured media landscape, what is working? What outlets. Continue reading
The Orchard Closes Vice For Distribution
The Orchard has closed a deal with Vice to provide both physical and digital to Vice Music in North America. Vice's roster includes the Raveonettes and Black Lips. In fact,. Continue reading
Layoffs At Redeye Distribution
The trickle down of lower music sales is effecting distributors and today North Carolina based Redeye let at least four staffers let go as part of a move that combines. Continue reading
Indie Def Jux’s Uzoigwe Answers: What Is Working?
In conjunction with US. independent music trade group A2IM (American Association Of Independent Music), we’re asking indie professionals: In this fractured media landscape, what is working? What outlets and tools. Continue reading
Indie Labels Unite To Fight New York Download Tax
The president of indie label trade group The American Association For Independent Music (A2IM) issued this statement today arguing against New York state’s proposed tax on digital music sales: "The. Continue reading
Eleven Seven’s Woodworth Tells “What Is Working”
In conjunction with US. independent music trade group A2IM (American Association Of Independent Music), we’re asking indie professionals: In this fractured media landscape, what is working? What outlets and tools. Continue reading
Nashville Feels The Pain: Equity Music Group Folds
Equity Music Group, the label co-founded by country superstar Clint Blank is folding. The last couple of years have not been kind to country music and now declining sales and. Continue reading
