Indie Global Licensing Agency Merlin Appoints Board
Merlin, the new non-profit new media licensing agency which represents many of the world’s top independent labels and artists (White Stripes, Arctic Monkeys, Tom Waits, De La Soul and Cat. Continue reading
Indies To Invade WalMart With “Hits” Series
Some top indie labels may be joining forces to produce a series of hit compilations similar to the hugely popular "Now That’s What I Call Music" line. But instead of. Continue reading
New Music Tipsheet’s Perry Chronicles Industry Woes
"… CD sales are down. WAY down, 20% so far this year alone — that translates into at least $300 MILLION dollars in gross revenues lost… I’ve been hearing it. Continue reading
NY Times Looks At New Music Business
“You have to create an almost hysterical pace to find hits to sell as digital downloads and ring tones that everybody’s going to want. It’s scary.” – former Atlantic President. Continue reading
Indie Fueld By Ramen To Launch Streaming Destination
Indie label Fueled By Ramen who already uses new technologies and the net better than most, is set to launch its own streaming destination FBR+ tomorrow 3/27 with a live. Continue reading
Who Benefits As New Royalty Demands Rise?
Even as music sales are dropping, mechanical and performance royalties are at all time highs thanks payments from emerging media. The push for even higher payments reached new levels this. Continue reading
Today Is They Day We Find Out If Bloggers Can Influence The iTunes Charts
A large group of bloggers and podcasters are urging their fans to join together today March 22nd and make an independently released track #1 on the iTunes chart with a. Continue reading
Is Recording Industry Killing The Goose That Streamed The Golden Egg?
Once Upon A Time, there was a recording industry organization that had a goose that streamed a golden egg every day. Things were going pretty well for their members. Each. Continue reading
Will The FCC Payola Settlement Matter?
COMMENTARY: The recent FCC payola probe and $12.5 million settlement with Clear Channel (1100 radio stations), CBS Radio (180 stations), Entercom (103 stations) and Citadel Broadcasting (213 stations) represented according. Continue reading
A2IM Announces Radio Rules Of Engagement
Indie label trade group A2IM has unveiled the new Radio Rules Of Engagement that it has negotiated with four major radio owner groups as an unofficial part of the pending. Continue reading
