Spotify Updates Preferred Distributor List
UPDATE: Spotify has refreshed it's official list of preferred distributors and renamed its "Other Preferred" designation. In October, Hypebot broke the news that Spotify was publically ranking distributors based primarily. Continue reading
So You’re Considering Advertising On Spotify?
With such a vast free user base, advertising on Spotify can be tempting prospect for bands and artists looking to promote their music. In this piece we look at the. Continue reading
Did Spotify Just Signal An Investment In The Orchard?
Did Spotify just share a big hint that is is investing in The Orchard? Days before the streamer announced an investment and partnership with DistroKid, it prominently featured the DIY. Continue reading
Tim Pithouse Shifts From Sony To Orchard In Global Role
The Orchard has named Tim Pithouse Global Head of Artist & Label Services. Pithouse joins Sony owned distributor from Sony Music Australia where he served as General Manager, International Marketing and. Continue reading
Orchard Pulls All Labels And Artists Off eMusic For Non-Payment
Music download store eMusic is late paying at least one independent distributor, according to an internal email obtained by Hypebot. The troubles come just as the indie digital retailer launches. Continue reading
CD Baby Opens UK Office, Hires Orchard
CD Baby has opened an office in London, headed by Rich Orchard; who, given his name, really should be working at The Orchard. That aside, Orchard joins CD Baby as EU. Continue reading
Sony, Orchard Share $750M Spotify Windfall With Indie Artists, Labels Regardless Of Recoupment
Sony Music will begin sending checks sharing its $750 million windfall from the sale of Spotify stock with the independent artists it distributes through its Orchard subsidiary as soon as. Continue reading
