Merlin Reduces Fees For Indies 25%, Royalty Distributions Soar
Independent label global digital rights agency Merlin has cut its administration fees as a percentage of revenue for the sixth time in 5 years. The move comes days after it. Continue reading
Busting The Myth That Artists Don’t Need Record Labels And Producers
While there has been a significant amount of hype over the past few years regarding self-releasing tracks and producing and marketing one's music independently, the truth is that there remains. Continue reading
Indie Band Teams With Brewery To Release Album On A Beer Can [VIDEO]
Beer and music have a long history collaboration. Furthering the relationship, indie rockers The Lights Out and Aeronaut Brewing Co. have collaborated to create T.R.I.P., a sci-fi album on a. Continue reading
Lyor Cohen Takes the Cake by Joining the Google Empire [Op Ed]
Google's hiring of industry insider Lyor Cohen as YouTube's Global Head of Music is "no grounds for celebration" says musician and activist Maria Schneider in a new op ed. "And who better to. Continue reading
Atlantic Records Subpoenas Reddit to Nab Twenty One Pilots Leaker
There was major backlash a decade ago when major labels started suing fans and internet services over file sharing. While its unlikely to elicit a mass response, Atlantic Records isn't. Continue reading
Touring Pastimes: How To Get The Most Out Of Your Time On The Road
In the hustle and bustle of touring, you can easily forget to have some fun. After all, what's the fun of playing in a city you don't actually get to. Continue reading
Indie Music Retailers Launch “Vinyl Tuesdays”
[UPDATED] Vinyl has helped to revive the otherwise struggling independent record store sector. Now indie music retailers are taking the promotion of vinyl beyond their annual Record Store Day with. Continue reading
Gangstagrass: Label-less Indie Bluegrass/Hip-Hop Band Charts On Billboard
Charting without the help of a record label is not totally unheard of, but its still enough of an event that when, Gangstagrass, one of the bands represented by Hypebot's. Continue reading
How To Get A Record Deal – 2015 Edition
I recently had the pleasure of pitching a very talented, well produced artist to major labels. Years ago I was a VP of a major label and have been in. Continue reading