Croquet Records Launches Nonprofit Record Label, Signs Indie Rock Band Melt

Yesterday morning. Croquet Records announced the launch of it's non-profit label, the first record label to receive 501(c)3 nonprofit status in North Carolina, signing Indie Rock band Melt. 

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Become Your Own Gig Booking Guru

Do you have trouble booking shows? Are you playing for the wrong crowds? Do you send email after email with no response? It's tough being an independent musician – booking your own. Continue reading

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The Music Industry Says Farewell to Freemium

It is clear that the way we consume media is very different from 10 years ago. In the age of "freemium" music services like Spotify, who actually wins? 

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Fair Trade Music Initiative Seeks To Improve Artist Compensation

The Fair Trade Music Initiative is on a mission to foster a sustainable music ecosystem by giving fans an uninterrupted listening experience that fairly compensates artists through Mad Genius Radio. 

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Believe It Or Not: Big Broadcasters Ask FCC For Payola Waiver

You think internet “fast lanes” were problematic? How about “payola lanes”  on terrestrial radio and webcasts? Payola is back! And, according to David Lowery, big radio wants the FCC to. Continue reading

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Revelator Completes $500K Seed Round, Launches Music Biz Platform In U.S.

Revelator offers indie artists and labels an integrated sales, marketing, accounting and analytics platform; and with the help of a $500,000 seed round is expanding into the U.S. and beyond.

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What Can You Do With A Degree In Music? Six Fun And Rewarding Careers To Consider

The music industry includes more than musicians. If you are a music lover, then you can find ways to incorporate that into your dream career. 

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Making The Case For A Freemium Reset

"Freemium absolutely can work as a model and it has achieved a huge amount already, but it needs recalibrating to ensure it delivers the next stage of market growth in. Continue reading

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SideOneDummy Forms Global Partnership With INgrooves On 20th Anniversary

Independent music label SideOneDummy Records, expanded it's partnership with one of the world's leading independent music distributors, INgrooves Music Group to include global distribution services for every release on the. Continue reading

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Minority Shareholders Shift, Approve Jay Z Acquisition Of Aspiro’s Streaming Music Services

It looks like Jay Z really is going to get into the streaming music business with a $56 million purchase of Aspiro, the Scandinavian company that owns WiMP and its hi-def. Continue reading

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