Independent vs. Major labels: Who is growing faster?
You may feel confident in your answer to this question, but if you keep reading you’ll find something that may surprise you. by Mark Mulligan of MIDiA from The Music. Continue reading
Business Of Indie: Label News From Trapped Animal, Extra Mile, Om, Rostrum, Sugar, French Exit & Much More
In this edition of the Business Of Indie we share news from labels Trapped Animal, Extra Mile, Om, Rostrum, Sugar, French Exit and much more along with news from every sector. Continue reading
New Board At Global Indie Music Trade Group WIN
WIN (Worldwide Independent Network) has named its new board of directors. Five new directors join the global indie music trade group. The new WIN directors are Francesca Trainini of Italian. Continue reading
AWAL Names Pete Giberga Head A&R North America
AWAL has hired Pete Giberga as Head of A&R, North America based in Kobalt’s New York office. Giberga comes to AWAL from 300 Entertainment, where he was EVP and Head. Continue reading
Charles Caldas (Merlin) Talks Streaming Growth [INTERVIEW]
In advance of his imminent departure from the independent music rights licensing agency Merlin, Charles Caldas sat down to chat about his time at the fourth largest basket of music. Continue reading
BUSINESS OF INDIE: Major Label Kool-Aid • R.I.P. Keith Case • AIM Awards Winners • More
In this new edition of the Business Of Indie, two top indie execs caution against drinking the major label Kool-Aid, Nashville agent Keith Case passes, the UK's Association Of Independent. Continue reading
Re-Recording Restrictions: A Glossary Of Industry Terms [Chris Castle]
In light of news that Taylor Swift plans to re-record the majority of her previous catalog, we share an in-depth look at the restrictions and allowances in contracts between an. Continue reading
BUSINESS OF INDIE: Astral People Launches • The Orchard Revealed • Zebralution Acquires EMS • More
In this week's Business Of Indie, Indie label Astral People launches, The Orchard's Chief Operating Officer Colleen Theis tells all, distributor Zebrulation acquires its technical service provider Encoding Management Service. Continue reading