Tag: Independent record label

Artist Management Series: Interview With Vanessa Magos

An interview with indie pop manager Vanessa Magos explores the relationship between artist and manager, and what it takes to make that relationship successful, as well as delving into what it. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/13/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Association of Independent Music, Apple Inc., CD Baby, Eleven Seven Music, independent music, Independent record label, iTunes, Mötley Crüe, music industry, New York City

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Massive Changes In This Year’s Music Sales

A recent Nielson report on the year's music sales reveals some interesting new data on how music is being consumed. Massive growth has been seen for streaming services like Spotify,. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/08/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Compact disc, independent music, Independent record label, It's Too Late (Carole King song), iTunes, Spotify, Streaming media, Taylor Swift, YouTube

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Merlin Releases 2015 Survey on Digital Music Growth

At A2IM’s annual meeting, Merlin CEO Charles Caldas presented Merlin’s 2015 Membership survey. The survey outlines how international Independent labels are crossing a digital tipping point. Some key findings:

Bruce Houghton on 07/06/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Association of Independent Music, Apple Inc., Charles Caldas, Digital rights, Entrepreneur, independent music, Independent record label, iTunes, Streaming media, Subscription business model

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Indie DIY Advice: Write ‘Thank You’ Notes

While adding extra items to merchandise orders can be expensive for an artist or record label, 'Thank You' notes can be a friendly and cost effective way to connect with. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/01/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Apple Inc., Compact disc, Disc jockey, independent music, Independent record label, iTunes, Record chart, record label, Sony Music Entertainment, Soundcloud

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Apple Music Directs Independent Artists To CD Baby

While checking out Apple Music after it launched this morning, I noticed a link targeting undistributed independent artists that points straight to CD Baby. While another link below it leads to. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/30/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Adele (singer), Andy Heath (puppeteer), Apple Inc., Arctic Monkeys, Beggars Group, Billboard Magazine, independent music, Independent record label, Martin Mills, Merlin Network

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Spotify Expands 60 Day Free Trial, Days Before Apple Music Launch

Just days before next Tuesday's launch of Apple Music, Spotify is doing just what many industry insiders feared it would – expanding its free trial offering.

Bruce Houghton on 06/25/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Apple Inc., Baillie Gifford, Goldman Sachs, Independent record label, IOS, Spotify, Stockholm, Streaming media, Subscription business model, United Kingdom

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50% OFF MUSIC SALE! Apple To Pay Half Royalty Rate During 90 Free Trials

One by one yesterday, independent music trade groups and labels announced they would be signing revised contracts with Apple Music. It was a major victory for indies who had objected. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/25/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Adele (singer), AOL Instant Messenger, Apple Inc., independent music, Independent record label, music industry, record label, royalties, Spotify, Streaming media

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American Idol Winners Sue Sony Music: “Your Equity Stake In Spotify Cheats Artists”

In a claim that, if proven, has far reaching implications, a group of American Idol winners including Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson and the label 19 Recordings are suing Sony, saying that. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/24/2015 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (7)

Tags: Alexander Ljung, American Idol, Beggars Group, Carrie Underwood, Charles Caldas, Independent record label, Kelly Clarkson, National Music Publishers’ Association, record label, recording contract

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Merlin, WIN, Beggars, IMPALA Endorse Revised Apple Music Deal, More Independent Labels Sign On

[UPDATED] What a difference a day and a tweet from Eddie Cue make. Overnight, more and more independent labels signed their contracts with Apple Music after several trade groups endorsed. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/24/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Apple Inc., Independent Label Group, independent music, Independent record label, iTunes, Merlin Network, music industry, Soundcloud, Spotify, Streaming media

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Apple, The Indies And The Rise Of The Digital Monopsony

While Apple yesterday reversed course after much of the independent label community came out in public opposition to 3 month free Music trials that would not involve any royalty payments, questions remain about Apple’s. Continue reading

Guest Post on 06/22/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: American Association of Independent Music, Andy Heath (music executive), App Store (iOS), Apple Inc., Independent record label, iTunes, record label, Spotify, United States, YouTube

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