Alabama Shakes, Kamasi Washington Biggest Winners At A2IM’s Indie Music Libera Awards
Alabama Shakes (ATO Records) and Kamasi Washington (Brainfeeder) each won multiple awards at last night's indie music A2IM Libera Awards in New York City. Alabama Shakes won three times and. Continue reading
5 Must-Haves For Making A Budget Music Video
Even if you're filming a music video on a shoe-string budget, there are certain things you still need to invest time and money in, particularly if you want your DIY video. Continue reading
Payments To Indie Labels Grew 73% Last Year Driven By Streaming, Says Merlin
The annual survey of members of Merlin, the indie music licencing agency led by Charles Caldas, was announced earlier this week during A2IM's Indie Week in New York City. The. Continue reading
Writing Songs That Last: What Is In Your Song’s DNA?
Here Billy Seidman discusses what it takes to create a song that will truly grab its listener, and how a composer can craft a track which pulls a listener in both. Continue reading
Learning The New Rules Of Indie Music Management
One of the best ways to get new strategies for your music career is to look at what others are doing. So Dave and Lindsay of the New Artist Model put together a series of case studies. Continue reading
DMCA Shields Vimeo From Record Label Lawsuits, Rules Appeals Court
The US Court of Appeal for the Second Circuit has overturned parts of a District Court's ruling which were in favor of the record companies in the important DMCA case. Continue reading
The Benefits Of Networking
Without the backing of major label, indie artists are forced to do the hard work of promoting themselves on their own, something which necessitates a solid set of good networking skills.. Continue reading
Max Martin, Cecilia Bartoli Win 25th International Polar Music Prize
The Polar Music Prize is a Sweden based international music award founded in 1989 by Stig Anderson, best known as the manager of ABBA, with a donation to the Royal. Continue reading
