The Orchard Announces Executive Promotions And Hires VP Of Engineering
Following the recent appointment of Brad Navin to Chief Executive Officer, The Orchard today announced the promotions of four senior executives, as well as the addition of a Vice President. Continue reading
The Orchard Reports Continued Revenue Growth
iTunes Sales Grew To 60% Of Total 2009 Revenue Mobile Music Sales Off Despite increasing downward price pressure in the sector, The Orchard reported strong revenue growth for the quarter. Continue reading
eMusic Adds Sub Pop
In a move that should bring a smile to the faces of eMusic's indie loving subscribers, Sub Pop has added its catalog to the download site. Yes, eMusic members can. Continue reading
Indies Boycott Limewire Party At Digital Music East
American Association Of Independent Music (A2IM) President Rich Bengloff is encouraging his members attending this week's Digital Music Forum East to boycott at Limewire sponsored reception on Thursday evening. "…Services. Continue reading
Indie Label Definitive Jux Puts Its Hat On The Shelf
The financial realities of running an indie label at a time when far fewer are paying for music, is starting to take its toll. One of my favorite indie hip. Continue reading
“The hard part is getting heard.”
"Art, fashion, live performance are the things that help us connect now. We think if people hear the music and what we have to say, then we can start a. Continue reading
Indie Label Exit Stencil Goes Free For February
Wonderfully named indie label Exit Stencil is giving it all away during Free February. Almost all of their 20 release catalog will be available for free digital download. No gimmicks,. Continue reading
A Decent Night For Indies At The Grammys
Independent Awards Down From 2009 (UPDATED) Independent artists and labels made a strong showing at this year's Grammy Awards, winning in a broad swath of categories, including 30 "Best Album". Continue reading
Nielson’s 12 Breakthough Indie Artists
Earlier this week Tom Silverman shared his analysis of Nielson Soundscan numbers that showed that only 14 indie and indie label artists (now reduced to 12) had sold 10,000 albums. Continue reading
Study Suggest That You Need Label Help To Cross Music’s “Obscurity Line”
"In 2008 there were 1500 releases that sold over 10,000 album units. Out of that there were only 227 of them that were artists that had broken 10,000 for the. Continue reading
