Indies Demand Spotify Stock Profit Share, Sony Responds

While the major labels have promised to pay their artists a share of any proceeds from the sale of their stock in  Spotify,  the  independent music community is demanding that. Continue reading

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5 Techniques For Selling More Concert Tickets in 2018

With competition in the live music industry now fiercer than ever before, and ticket sales up appreciably since 2016, artists are eager to get a piece of the live music. Continue reading

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CD Baby Paid Indie Artists $80M In 2017, Up 33%

As part of its 20th Anniversary celebration, CD Baby shared stats showing substantial growth. In 2017, CD Baby paid their indie clients $80 million, up 33% from the previous year.

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C3 Adds LA, London Offices, Major Artists and Managers

C3 Management has announced a major expansion. The company built by the “three Charlies” now has new offices in Los Angeles and London, three new managers and several significant additions. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: Indies Demand Spotify Stock Profits • A2IM Libera Nominees • NME Folds Magazine • More

WEDNESDAY 3.7.1​8​ Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Red Ink Beneath Streaming’s “New Dawn” [Marc Ribot]

Legendary guitarist Marc Ribot explores the impact of ECM Records move to Spotify as part of broader shift for the label, the effect it will have on artists, and what. Continue reading

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UMG Says Artists Will Profit From Spotify Stock Sale, But What Does That Mean?

After months of silence, Universal Music Group has joined Sony and Warners in pledging to share proceeds from the upcoming public sale of Spotify stock with the artists signed to. Continue reading

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New Year, New Artist Bio

For any artist or band, keeping your public persona up to date is important, particular when it comes to your bio. Here we look at how to make sure your. Continue reading

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How Online Sharing Is Changing The Music Industry Game

With the increased digitization of the world creeping into almost every corner of our daily lives, the music industry is no exception, and our increased connection on social media and. Continue reading

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Ireland Pledges Ban On For-Profit Concert Ticket Resale

The frustration faced by concert goers after seeing tickets to their favorite band snatched up by a secondary seller is by now commonplace, but could soon be a thing of. Continue reading

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