New Apple royalties favor Majors at the expense of independent artists, say indie labels
indendent labels and artists are upset by what they say is the unfair advantage that Apple Music gave major record labels with its recent 10% increase in royalty payments for. Continue reading
Is UMG’s battle with TikTok an opportunity for independent musicians?
Universal Music Group is responsible for more than 30% of global music consumption by more than one metric. With all of that music at least temporarily coming off TikTok, does. Continue reading
Today is the latest Bandcamp Friday!
Much has changed at Bandcamp since its rocky acquisition by Songtradr late last year. Following major layoffs, there is less editorial content, and innovation seems to have slowed. But one. Continue reading
Indie Spotlight: Sustainably source vinyl from Independent Record Pressing
Independent Record Pressing (IRP) serves to manufacture the highest quality vinyl records sustainably with best-in-class customer service while providing fulfilling career paths for our team members. via A2IM About Independent. Continue reading
How to organize your Artist’s Rights with Jamie Dee Hart of Hart & Songs
“Alongside the barrier to entry that impedes creators’ knowledge in collecting royalties, there exists a convoluted mess of misinformation that demands diligent cleanup efforts.” – Founder/CEO of Hart & Songs, Jamie. Continue reading
What grants are available for independent musicians?
If you are a talented independent artist looking for grants for musicians to help you along your musical journey, look no further. Here are six grants for musicians in need. Continue reading
How Artist-Fan relationships can make or break an Artist
At the core of every discussion about superfans is the importance of the direct artist-fan relationship. Marketing expert Jason Lekberg shares strategies and tools that empower artists and their teams. Continue reading
