Tag: Independent

A2IM, RIAA, MAC Join To Fight AB5 Bill That Would Kill Indie Music In California

A new California law set to go into effect on September 13th would have dire consequences for the independent and .d.i.y music community unless lawmakers add an exemption. Executives at. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/05/2019 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)
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BUSINESS OF INDIE: Chess Club Records • Big Hit Entertainment • Prima Classic • Ditto • More

In this week's edition of the Business Of Indie, Chess Club Records adds an investor and new distribution, BTS propels Big Hit Entertainment,  indie label Prima Classic launches, Ditto adds. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/20/2019 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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BUSINESS OF INDIE: ADA Promotes McGilvray • Downtown Loves Cats • Metal On YouTube • More

Today's Business Of Indie roundup includes a promotion at ADA, Downtown signing Cats, metal on YouTube, Winter Music Fest details, an impressive CD Baby alliance with Mexico's SACM and more. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 01/25/2019 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Symphonic Brings Music Industry Sessions To Puerto Rico

Independent music distributor Symphonic will host its first Music Industry Sessions in Puerto Rico next month. The series is aimed at artists, producers, and singer-songwriters from the indie music community.

Bruce Houghton on 01/25/2019 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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11 Musicians You Didn’t Know Were Independent

Conventional wisdom is that an artist has to be on a major label to have major success in the music industry. But these 11 top artists are proving that the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/16/2018 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The Business Of Indie Launches Tuesday • Prophecy Expands To US

Independent labels, publishers and artists are the heart of the music business. But with media and the trades obsessed with major labels, big hits and the Life Of Kanye, indie. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/12/2018 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Musician’s Guide to Marketing Platforms [Cyber PR]

So many music marketing opportunities, and so little time to implement them.  The crack team at CyberPR offers this impressive overview of all the worthwhile music marketing platforms to help. Continue reading

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music

Our advice for independent and DIY artists we drop some helpful tips on how to keep the SXSW connections strong, some key ways to avoid the dreaded artist burnout, some. Continue reading

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IDOL Distribution Expands U.S Team

European digital music distributor IDOL (Independent Distribution Online) is expanding its North America presence with the hire of Sean Maxson as General Manager. Maxson has previously held posts at [PIAS]. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/20/2018 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Vydia Raises $7M For Music Video Distribution, Monetization

Vydia has completed a $7 million Series A funding round. The company now has more than 200,000 video creators that distribute, monetize, store and measure content using its centralized platform. 

Bruce Houghton on 02/20/2018 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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6 Key Tactics For Organic Success On Youtube From Hip-Hop Artist Rob Scott

YouTube can be a powerful tool that musicians use for promotion and exposure if it’s used well. However, for independent artists, it can be hard to garner a following and. Continue reading

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