OFFICIAL: The Orchard & IODA Merge [More Details]
As we reported earlier, The Orchard and IODA are merging. A joint statement from both digital music distributors confirmed that the combined company will be called The Orchard. Brad Navin,. Continue reading
Merlin Settles Limewire Lawsuit, Payouts To Match Major Label Deal
Global independent music rights agency Merlin has settled a long running legal battle with defunct p2p service LimeWire. No exact amount for the out of court settlement was named, but. Continue reading
DJ Lazy Rich Develops Label Engine For Indie Record Label Management
Lazy Rich, a dj based in Vancouver, BC, is developing Label Engine to serve indie record label management needs via the web. Label Engine grew out of Lazy Rich's experiences. Continue reading
CEO Brent Siddiq On How Rhymesayers Entertainment Builds Indie Power
Rhymesayers Entertainment is one of the most respected independent labels in hip hop today. Cofounded in 1995 in Minneapolis by CEO Brent "Siddiq" Sayers, Rhymesayers went from establishing themselves while. Continue reading
A2IM Announces Libera Awards Show For Independent Artists & Labels
(UPDATE 2) The Grammys are cutting award categories, but the U.S. independent label community are adding a few of their own. The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM), announced yesterday. Continue reading
Outsider Marketing & The Case Of Willis Earl Beal
Willis Earl Beal didn't set out to be an Internet celebrity. But he's in the process of becoming one, though the next few months label XL Recordings seem focused on. Continue reading
Drip.fm Creates Subscription Revenue Stream for Indie Labels
I spoke yesterday with the founders of Drip.fm, the platform that's powering Stones Throw Records' new digital subscription service. Sam Valenti IV, who founded Ghostly International, and Miguel Senquiz, Ghostly's. Continue reading
Occupy Movement Inspires New Compilation Albums & Bruce Springsteen [VIDEO]
A variety of record albums related to the Occupy Movement are set for release including "Occupy This Album" from Music For Occupy with a star-studded list of participants, "Folk the. Continue reading
YouTube Rejects Matador Records Ad Of 2 Men Embracing As “Non Family Safe” [VIDEO]
A 16 second promotional clip for the latest release by Matador Records act Perfume Genius, that includes two men in a PG-13 embrace, has been rejected by Google and YouTube.. Continue reading
