Indie music soars as recorded revenue hits $23.1B in 2020
“The recorded music business is changing, and it is changing fast,” writes top analyst Mark Mulligan of MIDiA, and driving that change is independent artists and labels. By Mark Mulligan. Continue reading
Matthew Aure, VP Marketing, Product Mgt at Bright Antenna Records[A2IM Featured Exec]
In this edition of A2IM’s Featured Executive column, we hear from Matthew Aure, VP of Marketing and Product Management at Bright Antenna Records. Guest post from A2IM Welcome to A2IM’s. Continue reading
Merlin, Distrokid sponsor new Pan Am Indie Music Summit
Indie trade group Merlin and distributor Distrokid are teaming up to sponsor the inaugural edition of Pan Am Indie Summit, a trade conference for the independent music sector. Set for. Continue reading
Amir Sadik Abdullah, founder/owner at 180 Proof Records [A2IM Featured Exec]
In this edition of A2IM’s featured exec, we learn a little about 180 Proof Records founder and owner Amir Sadik Abdullah, an executive dedicated to helping elevate Black independent artists. Continue reading
Everyone knows that ‘sex sells,’ but for an indie, female musician this adage couldn’t be further from the truth [Op-ed]
An abundance of sexualized content in music and pop culture might make it easy to assume we are living in a sexually liberated era, but when a female artists attempt. Continue reading
10 hard & awful truths about being an independent artist (and what you can do about it)
It’s tough out there for almost anyone in the music business, and for independent artist, the journey to stardom can be especially arduous. In this piece, we face down some. Continue reading
Quick tax guide for independent artists
‘Tis the season! Tax time is here once again, and since your music is your business, it’s important to have a solid handle on you taxes, and make sure you’re. Continue reading
Record Store Day Drops Set For June 12, July 17
Given ongoing uncertainties about 2021 reopenings, Record Store Day has scheduled its innovative RSD Drops for June 12 and July 17 at participating stores worldwide. RSD Drops are street dates. Continue reading
Independent artists and smaller labels grew fastest in 2020 [Mark Mulligan]
“The headline is that independents as a whole grew market share in 2020 from 29.7% to 31.1%,” writes MIDiA top analyst Mark Mulligan, and that trend is accelerating. By Mark. Continue reading
60,000 Tracks Are Uploaded To Spotify Every Day
Spotify is now home to more than 70 million tracks with more than 60,000 uploaded to the service every day. This staggering stat was shared by Spotify’s co-Head of Music,. Continue reading
