T-Pain Launches Nappy Boy Digital
Producer and artist T-Pain steps launched what he says will be a full service, independent record label , Nappy Boy Digital. The label provides an outlet for T-Pain to release. Continue reading
Can The Music Industry Save Itself ? – Parts 3 & 4
PART III – 3. BUILD LABEL BRANDS, 4. CHASE THE NICHES PREVIOUSLY: Introduction, Parts 1 & 2 – 1. Off With Their Heads, 2. Cut The Fat The music industry. Continue reading
A List Of TVT’s Unsecured Creditors
Does bankrupt indie label TVT owe you money? If so, you’re in good company. House of Blues is left holding a $230 bar tab and EMI Publishing is looking for. Continue reading
A2IM Turns 3, Joins Independent’s Day Celebration
The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) will celebrate its third anniversary this July 4th in conjunction with Independent’s Day 2008, a global event spotlighting the importance of independent music.. Continue reading
Fontana Signs “360” Pulse Recordings
Fontana, the independent distribution arm of UMG, has signed an exclusive distribution deal with Pulse Recordings, the label controlled by 360 music startup Pulse. Pulse was founded by Josh Abraham,. Continue reading
Old School Accounting Plagues Music 2.0
BANDS & MANAGERS ASK "WHERE’S THE MONEY?" We may be in the middle of the new age of Music Business 2.0, but its still the Dark Ages when it comes. Continue reading
TVT’s Steve Gottlieb Speaks Out
“We will continue to promote Pitbull f/Lil Jon’s ‘The Anthem,’ which goes Top 10 at Rhythm this week. Ying Yang Twin’s ‘Drop’ is #32 hip-hop track on iTunes despite it. Continue reading
A Guide To The Music Industry In China – Part 2 Indie & Major Labels
The media is filled with articles on doing business in China, but nowhere is there a primer for understanding the music industry there. Ed Peto lives and works in Beijing. Continue reading
RoyaltyShare Adds Digital Distribution, Expands Beggars Deal
Read an exclusive interview with RoyaltyShare President and COO Steve Grady here. RoyaltyShare, a provider of technology services to the music industry, has announced a new web-based platform for managing. Continue reading
WMG, Universal, EMI and Sony BMG Deny Qtrax Deals plus Commentary
UPDATED: Qtrax’s announcement on Sunday that it was launching its ad supported download service at midnight with music from all four major labels may have been premature or at the. Continue reading
