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What to Watch Out for Before You Sign a Record Deal

You just got offered a record deal. What are some red flags you need to look out for before you sign the deal?

Bruce Houghton on 09/26/2024 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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What do Record Labels do?

What do record labels do? Discover the role of record labels and learn how they support artists and help them scale their careers.

Alana Bonilla on 09/25/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Labels vs Distribution: The Lines Are Blurring [Jay Gilbert]

Learn the difference between labels and distribution and how those lines are blurring as each shifts focus and adds or subtracts services to better compete for talent.

Bruce Houghton on 09/18/2024 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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#ThankYouSteveAlbini: A tireless advocate for musicians

Touch and Go Records is using the hashtag #ThankYouSteveAlbini to turn today, Monday, July 22, which would have been Steve Albini’s 62nd birthday, into a celebration and an opportunity to. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/22/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Is rock dead?

Is Rock Dead? Exploring the Data and Trends

Is rock dead? Despite those who say it is, searches for rock music are up 600% on Spotify. Fred Jacobs explores the data and trends that highlight the genre’s history and lasting impact on music.

Alana Bonilla on 07/18/2024 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Exploring Major Labels: A fresh perspective from Amanda Schupf of Max Music

Record labels don’t have the best rep, hence the recent increase in independent artists. However, by taking a new perspective on Major Labels, one can appreciate how they contribute to the growth and sustainability of the music industry.

Alana Bonilla on 07/16/2024 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Spotify passes UMG as the world’s most valuable music company

Spotify overtook Universal Music Group (UMG) to become the biggest company in the music industry based on its market capitalization in Q2 2024.

Bruce Houghton on 07/15/2024 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (4)
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: RIAA vs. Suno & Udo • Major label royalty push • YouTube Culture Report • CashOrTrade • BeatBread • More

Episode 203 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. Listen here.

Bruce Houghton on 07/01/2024 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Are we taking Music Industry Monopolies seriously enough?

With the DoJ’s antitrust action against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, the week’s Hypebot Flashback Friday resurfaces a post by Will Meyer from the now-defunct non-profit Cash Music that dives into. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/28/2024 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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AI lowers barriers

RIAA, labels take Suno & UDIO to court, demand responsible AI training

Leading music labels are taking legal action against AI music platforms Suno and UDIO, demanding stricter ethical standards. Chris Castle dissects how this case could reshape the future of responsible. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 06/26/2024 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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