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“Free” Thinker: Susan Ferris Of Indie Long Live Crime Records

As part of a week long exploration into the meaning and value of "free", Hypebot asked some of the music industry's most forward thinkers the value and future of free. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/03/2009 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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New Column: You Can Always Go Back to School

Starting this Friday, Hypebot will debut a new column by indie label entrepreneur Virgil Dickerson. "You Can Always Go Back to School" is the title he has chosen for his. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/02/2009 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (3)
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Yep Roc Officially Adds ‘k’ To Company Name

View the officialvideo press releasehere.

Bruce Houghton on 04/01/2009 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (2)
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The Orchard Adds Labels

Music and video distributor The Orchard has added a number of labels to its catalog. Baeble Media, Munster Records/Vampisoul, On the Go Music, Olden Golden, and Goodtalk have all signed. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/01/2009 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Redeye To Distribute Indie Kill Rock Stars

Redeye Distribution has added independent label Kill Rock Stars to its roster. KRS will move its entire catalog, including records by Elliott Smith, The Decemberists, Sleater-Kinney, Bikini Kill, and The. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/31/2009 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (2)
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An Interview with Matador’s Patrick Amory

As previously posted on Hypebot, Matador Records’ Matablog doubled its traffic in under 12 months leading to an increase in online sales.  The Matablog stands as one of the best. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/24/2009 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Counting Crows Drop Label For D.I.Y.

On their web site, platinum sellers The Counting Crows posted: "Eighteen years ago, when Counting Crows signed our first record contract, we were an unknown band signed to DGC, the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/19/2009 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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INgrooves Adds Ben Kline As VP Of Sales

The INgrooves executive bench just got deeper with former EVP of Sales, Marketing and New Media for Universal Nashville Ben Kline joining as VP of Sales & Marketing for the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/09/2009 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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After Leak, Yeah Yeah Yeahs Rush Digital Release

Following the leak of their new album, indie rockers the Yeah Yeah Yeahs are digitally rush releasing "It's Blitz" digitally to the beginning of next week, several weeks prior to. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/06/2009 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Will YouTube And Universal’s New Vevo Music Hub “Do No Harm” To Indies?

Both the Wall Street Journal and cNet are reporting that Universal Music Group and YouTube are in serious discussions to create a hub for music videos.  The other three major. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/05/2009 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (2)
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