How I Secured 3 Record Deals In 3 Different Ways For 3 Different Bands [Part 1]
I have been in the fortunate, and sometimes unfortunate, position of securing a record deal for each of the three acts I have been a part of in the past.. Continue reading
Spotify Adds New 12 Apps, Including First From Labels Def Jam, Warners, Matador & More
Custom apps are helping Spotify stand apart from increasingly aggressive competitors, as well as, driving discovery and engagement. So its little surprise that today they added 12 more to the. Continue reading
At Least One Established Indie Label Pays Artists A Fair Share Of Spotify, Streaming Income
There has been a heated ongoing debate over the size of royalty payments from Spotify and other streaming music services. Are the checks too small? Or are we just in. Continue reading
On Creating The New Record Label
Guest post by Tyler Hayes, founder of Liisten.com, an independent music discovery site. Maybe you disagree that the way record labels operate is broken, or maybe you're signed to. Continue reading
X5 Music Confirms Licensing Deals With Cooking Vinyl, Welk Music Group & OneRPM
X5 Music Group has confirmed licensing deals with three top independent label groups – Cooking Vinyl, Welk Music Group (Vanguard, Sugar Hill) and South American digital distribution leader OneRPM. These. Continue reading
Interview: Griff Morris, X5 Music’s Chief Content Officer, North America
Today the X5 Music Group confirmed licensing deals with three top independent label groups Cooking Vinyl, Welk Music Group and OneRPM. We interviewed Griff Morris, X5 Music's Chief Content Officer,. Continue reading
OurLabel Launches 100% Fan Funded Record Label
OurLabel has launched in beta with the goal of redefining the record label in an age of social media. Focused around a community site, OurLabel provides a platform for musicians. Continue reading
A2IM Libera Awards Opens Nominations To All Independent Artists & Labels
Independent music trade group The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) is accepting nominations for their new Libera Awards. Nominations for "The Libbies" are being managed by Official.fm, and can. Continue reading
Turning Bands Into Brands: Marketing Rock & Roll Like Breakfast Cereal
Minneapolis-based branding agency Mono (whose clients include Apple, Virgin, and General Mills) has decided to venture into the indie music scene. The company has teamed with local indie rock band Howler,. Continue reading
Are 360 Deals A Lifeline For The Music Industry? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Many record labels – major and independent – along with other music companies like Live Nation have turned to expanded rights or 360 deals to capture revenue streams beyond record. Continue reading
