CEO Brent Siddiq On How Rhymesayers Entertainment Builds Indie Power
Rhymesayers Entertainment is one of the most respected independent labels in hip hop today. Cofounded in 1995 in Minneapolis by CEO Brent "Siddiq" Sayers, Rhymesayers went from establishing themselves while. Continue reading
A2IM Announces Libera Awards Show For Independent Artists & Labels
(UPDATE 2) The Grammys are cutting award categories, but the U.S. independent label community are adding a few of their own. The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM), announced yesterday. Continue reading
Outsider Marketing & The Case Of Willis Earl Beal
Willis Earl Beal didn't set out to be an Internet celebrity. But he's in the process of becoming one, though the next few months label XL Recordings seem focused on. Continue reading
Drip.fm Creates Subscription Revenue Stream for Indie Labels
I spoke yesterday with the founders of Drip.fm, the platform that's powering Stones Throw Records' new digital subscription service. Sam Valenti IV, who founded Ghostly International, and Miguel Senquiz, Ghostly's. Continue reading
Occupy Movement Inspires New Compilation Albums & Bruce Springsteen [VIDEO]
A variety of record albums related to the Occupy Movement are set for release including "Occupy This Album" from Music For Occupy with a star-studded list of participants, "Folk the. Continue reading
YouTube Rejects Matador Records Ad Of 2 Men Embracing As “Non Family Safe” [VIDEO]
A 16 second promotional clip for the latest release by Matador Records act Perfume Genius, that includes two men in a PG-13 embrace, has been rejected by Google and YouTube.. Continue reading
Indie Music Trade Group A2IM Offers Different View Of Anti-SOPA Protests
It's not just the RIAA and big music companies that support SOPA. In another example of the divisions within the music and media industries over proposed anti-piracy legislation and today's. Continue reading
Manchester Orchestra Asks Fans To Sing Along & Why It’s Working
Atlanta-based indie rock group Manchester Orchestra has launched a unique and interactive fan experience for their song, “Virgin” – a track that’s been described as “a song to the fans” by. Continue reading
Getting “Big in Japan” With Rallye Label
Though getting "big in Japan" was once considered the province of obscure or outdated rock bands, a variety of artists are finding support for their music in Japan as they. Continue reading
