Our regular Business Of Indie roundup includes a look at AWAL’s banner year, some impressive deals by indie music publishers, V-Files aim to be the new Motown, a Hopeless Records Top 10 and much more. Like Hypebot’s More News section, The Business Of Indie is nestled under its own Indie…
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How To Sell Out A Show [Kosha Dillz]
Indie rapper Kosha Dillz does it all pretty much himself. There’s no agent, no label and only occasional help with marketing. Despite those obstacles he’s carved out a touring career thanks to his impressive hustle and some tips he shares here. _____________________________________ Guest post by Kosha Dillz To be honest…
Blues Music Awards 2019 Nominees Announced
The Blues Music Awards have announced their 2019 nominees and set a date for the 40th annual gathering. Leading this year with the most nominations is keyboardist Anthony Geraci, who is in the running in six categories. The Boston musician is up for consideration for Song of the Year (“Angelina,…
Think You Can You Make Spotify Better? Here’s A Job For You
There are no shortage of opinions as to how to make Spotify better for users, artists, record labels and music publishers. If you’re one of those folks that’s really convinced you have the answers and the experience, Spotify has a job for you. The music streamer has posted a job…
Futures Of Music Coalition Sets 2019 Policy Priorities
The Future Of Music Coalition (FMC) shared that it is prepping the launch of a new, mobile-optimized website with a focus on making it easier for musicians and fans to take action. The US based musician’s advocacy group also shared it’s priorities for 2019. From the FMC: Fairness in Music…
Rolling Stone Int’l To Launch In UK, Asia Pacific In 2019, Add More Live Events
Rolling Stone has announced plans for ambitious global expansion including plans to launch in the United Kingdom and Asia Pacific in 2019. The expanded company footprint is in addition to Rolling Stone International’s existing licensee partnerships in Germany, Italy, France, Japan, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico. The expansion will focus…
SiriusXM Paid Subscribers Top 34 Million
SiriusXM has added approximately 1.3 million net subscribers to end 2018 with for 34 million total paid subscribers, including those that come with new car sales and from other sources. Shares rose 2.09% in pre-market trading Wednesday. Looking at just self pay subscribers, the satellite broadcaster added 1.4 million self-pay…
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CD Baby Artists Earned $100 Million In 2018
[UPDATED] CD Baby has revealed that it’s artists earned more than $100 million in 2018. That impressive number includes income from digital distribution (streaming and downloads) along with YouTube, music on Facebook and Instagram, music publishing, sync and direct CD sales. CD Baby represents more than 750,000 artists, 170,000 songwriters,…
YouTube Names Kurt Patat Global Head of Consumer and Entertainment Communications
Kurt Patat has named Global Head of Consumer and Entertainment Communications at YouTube. Before joining YouTube, Patat held several senior level positions at Viacom including SVP of Communications for CMT and the Paramount Network and as VP of MTV and Logo. As YouTube’s new Global Head of Consumer and Entertainment…