Indie Music

Tunecore Adds Charts, Offers Impressive Sales Stats

Flat fee digital distributor TuneCore has added a weekly Top 20 Artists chart and Top 20 Songs chart compiled from iTunes daily trend reports. Along with the announcement came come. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/07/2010 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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E1 Buys IndieBlu Labels Artemis, V2, Light & More

Consolidation within the India sector appears to be heating up. Last week Concord acquired the massive Rounder Records catalog and this week E1 Entertainment (formerly Koch) has acquired the rights. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/30/2010 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (2)
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This Ad Captures The Perils Of Indie Music Snobbery

Seldom do ad agencies accurately check out the ups and downs of the indie rock lifestyle. But check out this French spot with English sub-titles for music magazine Trax and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/28/2010 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (4)
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Rounder Records Sold To Concord Music Group

The Concord Music Group has acquired the legendary independent label group Rounder Records.   The acquisition of Rounder's 3,000 masters combined with Concord Music Group’s catalog of more than 10,000 master. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/14/2010 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Indie Labels March On Washington This Week

The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM), as a part of The Recording Academy's "Grammys On The Hill" event, will lead a delegation to Capitol Hill this week to advocate. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/13/2010 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (2)
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CIMS Indie Store TOP 20 Debuts

 For the week of 4.4.10 1 JONES,SHARON & THE DAP-KINGS I LEARNED THE HARD WAY DAPTONE (CIMS-LS) 2 DR. DOG SHAME SHAME ANTI/EPITAPH 3 JONSI GO XL 4 HIATT,JOHN OPEN. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/12/2010 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Video: Beggars Group’s Martin Mills

Jakomi Mathews of the Music Void interviews Martin Mills, the Chairman of UK indie label powerhouse Beggars Group on the struggles of running an independent label, digital media, Spotify and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/08/2010 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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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

Bruce Houghton on 03/30/2010 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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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

Bruce Houghton on 03/26/2010 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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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

Bruce Houghton on 03/16/2010 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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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

Bruce Houghton on 02/23/2010 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (1)
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