Ballad of ‘LoFi Rod’: How DashGo Became The Home Of A New, Dynamic Genre
At a time when many of the figures reinventing the music business belong to a new generation, Universal veteran Rod Linnum aka "LoFi Rod" is helping to lead the charge. Continue reading
A2IM, RIAA, MAC Join To Fight AB5 Bill That Would Kill Indie Music In California
A new California law set to go into effect on September 13th would have dire consequences for the independent and .d.i.y music community unless lawmakers add an exemption. Executives at. Continue reading
BUSINESS OF INDIE: Chess Club Records • Big Hit Entertainment • Prima Classic • Ditto • More
In this week's edition of the Business Of Indie, Chess Club Records adds an investor and new distribution, BTS propels Big Hit Entertainment, indie label Prima Classic launches, Ditto adds. Continue reading
BUSINESS OF INDIE: ADA Promotes McGilvray • Downtown Loves Cats • Metal On YouTube • More
Today's Business Of Indie roundup includes a promotion at ADA, Downtown signing Cats, metal on YouTube, Winter Music Fest details, an impressive CD Baby alliance with Mexico's SACM and more. Continue reading
11 Musicians You Didn’t Know Were Independent
Conventional wisdom is that an artist has to be on a major label to have major success in the music industry. But these 11 top artists are proving that the. Continue reading
The Business Of Indie Launches Tuesday • Prophecy Expands To US
Independent labels, publishers and artists are the heart of the music business. But with media and the trades obsessed with major labels, big hits and the Life Of Kanye, indie. Continue reading
Musician’s Guide to Marketing Platforms [Cyber PR]
So many music marketing opportunities, and so little time to implement them. The crack team at CyberPR offers this impressive overview of all the worthwhile music marketing platforms to help. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music
Our advice for independent and DIY artists we drop some helpful tips on how to keep the SXSW connections strong, some key ways to avoid the dreaded artist burnout, some. Continue reading
IDOL Distribution Expands U.S Team
European digital music distributor IDOL (Independent Distribution Online) is expanding its North America presence with the hire of Sean Maxson as General Manager. Maxson has previously held posts at [PIAS]. Continue reading