MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Festival Gadgets, Selling Merch and More

This week, we explored the challenges of independent music. From festival worthy gadgets to selling merch after the show, we got you covered this week on MusicThinkTank.com.  

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A2IM Cautions Indie Labels Not To Sign Current Apple Music Offer

After a source shared  the contract that Apple Music was offering independent record labels, we wrote about Apple's insistence that no money would be paid to rightsholders during the 90. Continue reading

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David Byrne Joins SoundExchange Board Of Directors

As the debate over copyright and royalty reform heats up, its essential to have thoughtful artists engaged in discussions at the highest level. Today SoundExchange smartly gave David Byrne a. Continue reading

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YouTube’s Music Growing Pains – A Look Inside Music Key

As YouTube turns 10 years old today, Google is putting the finishing touches on an on-demand music streaming service  as an add on to its video service. With Spotify, Apple, and. Continue reading

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Do It Yourself: Mechanics or Motivation?

Today, the music industry is all about D.I.Y (Do-It-Yourself). But does that really mean that you have to do it all alone? Today's music industry is becoming less dependent on record. Continue reading

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The Orchard Acquires RoyaltyShare, Invests In Korrect To Offer Music Royalty Processing

Sony owned The Orchard is extending its label services with the acquisition of RoyaltyShare and a strategic investment in Korrect. Details of the deals were not disclosed, but RoyaltySare had. Continue reading

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Music Licensing Bracing For “The Big One”

Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 Blog Everyone acknowledges that the current copyright law that we live under is outdated, but it's been really difficult getting any updates. Continue reading

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INgrooves Music Group Welcomes Nick Roden as Director Of International Business Development

INgrooves Music Group, a leading distributor of independent music, announced the appointment of music business aficionado Nick Roden as Director of International Business Development. Roden, responsible for the development of new. Continue reading

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Indie Music Takedowns Begin ‘In Days’ As Google Preps YouTube Music Service Launch

(UPDATED) The very public battle between Google and global independent labels fighting for better terms will hit new heights in the coming days with thousands of videos being taken down. Continue reading

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Notes From The Indie Label Front Lines

Some aspects of running an indie record label weren't changed by the web. Everybody used to work really hard and had to adjust to changing realities that were often quite. Continue reading

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