Category archives: Indie Labels

5 Essential Resources For Help Release Your Next Album

Saturated though the marketplace may be, the internet is still one of the best resources at your disposal as a small independent artist for getting the word out about your next release and getting it into the ears of new listeners. Here we look at five fantastic online resources for…

You Just Dropped A New Release, Now What?

You had a great marketing plan leading up to your new release, but do you have a plan on what to do after it’s released? "Sadly many small labels significantly cut back their marketing efforts once the album is out," says Music Biz Weekly podcast co-host Michael Brandvold. [Listen To…

EU Gives Final Approval To Article 13 Copyright Directive, YouTube, Facebook Expected To Be Hit Hard

On Monday morning, the EU Member States gave the Article 13 copyright directive the final green light, after months of contentious debate. Nineteen member countries voted yes, six voted against and three abstained. The directive is expected to hit platforms based on user-generated content including YouTube, Facebook and Instagram hardest….

TODAY IS RECORD STORE DAY 2019: Get off your computer, put down your phone and GO BUY SOMETHING!

Today is Record Store Day 2019, with hundreds of independent record stores in the US and Europe celebrating a resurgence that many thought would never happen. Thanks to vinyl, their survival skills and loyal music fans, these stores are experiencing a resurgence.But that will only continue if you turn off…

Saturday Is Record Store Day 2019 – GO BUY SOMETHING!

UPDATED: Tomorrow, Saturday 4/13 is Record Store Day 2019, with hundreds of independent record stores celebrating a resurgence that most thought would never happen. Thanks to vinyl, survival skills and loyal fans, these stores are, for the most part, experiencing a resurgence. But that will only continue if you turn…

BUSINESS OF INDIE: Record Store Day • iHeart Submissions • Reviver Adds Imprint • Music AI • More

In this new edition of the Business Of Indie, we preview this weekend’s Record Store Day, indie submissions to iHeartRadio via A2IM, Reviver adds an imprint, music + AI and more. Like Hypebot’s More News section, The Business Of Indie is nestled under its own Indie tab at the top…

Billy Ray Cyrus Remix Helps Little Nas X’s ‘Old Town Road’ Return To Country Charts

Just days after Billboard pulled rapper Lil Nas X’s hit “Old Town Road” from the Hot Country Songs chart for failing to contain enough elements to qualify as country music, it’s back, with a little help from Billy Ray Cyrus. After Billboard announced it was pulling the track from its…

Jack White’s Third Man Records Launches On Bandcamp With New Raconteurs Track, More

Jack White’s independent label Third Man Records is making its catalog available on Bandcamp. To inaugurate the new partnership, the released a new cover of Donovan’s “Hey Gyp (Dig The Slowness)” performed by The Raconteurs. After an eight year long hiatus from live performances, The Raconteurs are back with new…

Lykke Li Announces All-Female Music Festival

Lykke Li has announced a festival featuring females and female-identifying acts in conjunction with her YOLA mezcal brand. YOLA Fest will be held at Los Angeles’ Historic Park June 6th and feature Courtney Love, Charlie XCX, Cat Power, Cupcakke, Megan Thee Stallion and Ambar Lucid. A portion of the proceeds…