Biz Of Indie: Merlin predicts big Indie year • $30M Sun sale • A2IM mentors & more
In this edition of Business Of Indie, indie licensor Merlin predicts a big year for indies despite the pandemic, Primary Wave paid $30 million for part of the Sun Records. Continue reading
10 Common Marketing Mistakes Made By Independent Artists
Here, Tony van Veen breaks down the ten mistakes he sees independent artists make again and again that repeatedly cause them to underachieve in their music careers. Guest post by. Continue reading
BUSINESS OF INDIE: Ingrooves Adds Africa • ADA Signs Disruptive • Moves @ Glassnote • More
In this edition of Business Of Indie, indie distributor Ingrooves expands in Africa with the purchase of Electronode, ADA signs Dutch indie label Disruptive, the Glassnote family makes two major. Continue reading
800,000 Fans Supported Artists, Labels On Bandcamp First Fridays, Program Extended In 2021
On the first Friday of every month since March, Bandcamp has waived its revenue share to support artists and labels hurt by the pandemic. During these nine days, 800,000 fans. Continue reading
Biz Of Indie: Downtown Ups Maddux • Indies Pubs: 27% Of Market • AMPED Inks eOne • More
Our latest Business Of Indie , includes CD Baby’s Tracy Maddux promotion at Downtown Music, AMPED signing eOne for distribution, a global 27% marketshare for independent music publisjers and more.. Continue reading
Bandcamp Waives All Fees Again This Friday To Help Indies
Tomorrow, Friday, November 6th, BanSTAY SAFE. STAY STRONG. STAY KIND.dcamp will again waive all fees to aid indie artists and labels during the COVID-19 crisis. Bandcamp’s first Friday of every. Continue reading
3 Greatest Moments The History Of Independent Artists
In this mini-retrospective, we look at three impactful moments in music history that represented landmark achievements by independent artists. Guest post from Disctopia While there have been significant moments in music,. Continue reading
Business Of Indie: Making Vinyl Awards • Orchard CEO, Secretly VP Interviews • Caroline + TikTok Star • More
In this latest Business Of Indie, we share news from indie labels, indie publishers, and more including the Making Vinyl Awards, interviews with Orchard and Secretly Group execs, and much. Continue reading
Bandcamp Sales Up 122% As CEO Offers Rare Look Inside The ‘Anti-Spotify’
In that last 30, days sales at indie music hub Bandcamp are up 122% year-over-year, according CEO Ethan Diamond who shared a rare look inside what the LA Times dubbed. Continue reading
Bandcamp Sales Top $20M In Last 30 Days
Bandcamp has sold more than $20 million in good for independent artists and labels in the 30 days prior to July 10th. The news comes in a new Financial Times. Continue reading
