Bloodshot records co-owner Nan Warshaw is “stepping away” from her duties at the indie label, following sexual misconduct allegations against her life partner, musician Mark Panick. The allegations came to light in a series of social media posts by singer-songwriter Lydia Loveless, in which she accused Panick of “casual predation”…
Category archives: Indie Labels
Indie Labels On The State Of The Music Union: If Content Is King, How Does It Feel To Be A Prince?
Over the past couple of decades, changes to the music ecosystem in relation to the fall and rise of major labels is frequently rehashed at music industry events, but the fate of the indies is often neglected. Here Neil Turkewitz his experience at a recent panel discussing precisely this issue….
Bankrupt RPM Distribution Owes $6.7 Million To Labels
Following the sudden closure of Canada’s largest independent vinyl distributor RPM last month, details surrounding the company’s bankruptcy have begun to emerge. A sworn statement filed by RPM president Paul Herzog in Ontario court reveals the company owes $8.9 million CND / $6.7M USD in liabilities. The majority of the…
Record Store Day Names Pearl Jam 2019 Ambassador
Record Store Day has named Pearl Jam its 2019 ambassador. The band follows last year’s hip-hop duo Run The Jewels, as well as, previous acts like St. Vincent, Metallica, and Jack White. Record Store Day is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Speaking about the band’s involvement…
Is Orchard Co-Founder Scott Cohen Poised To Become WMG’s Resident Futurist?
Orchard co-founder Scott Cohen is headed to Warner Music Group, according to multiple sources. Hypebot recently published a stern warning from Cohen to the music industry to change or risk obsolescence. An internal WMG memo called Cohen a pioneer and a maverick entrepreneur… constantly envisioning what’s beyond the horizon for…
DIY Crowdfunding For Musicians: A PledgeMusic Alternative
Crowdfunding has become a well tested fundraising tool, particualrly for independent musicians. But the ongoing troubles at PledgeMusic have led many to look for alternative approaches. Tommy Stalknecht, the CEO of Spotify music distribution app Single surveys the current music crowdfunding landscape and offers a well tested direct-to fan alternative….
Music Supervision and Sync News: Lady Gaga • Bohemian Rhapsody • Red Dead Redemption • BMG • More
This month’s music supervision roundup from Emma Griffiths at Synchtank surveys the world of film, tv, advertising, gaming, business and more for the best and most interesting synch placements and news. ___________________________________ By Emma Griffiths of SynchTank Film and TV 10 Great Movie Music Moments by Michel Legrand (Variety) From…
A2IM Announces First Ever SXSW Showcase
A2IM has announced their first ever showcase at this year’s SXSW featuring six acts from the rosters of U.S, based independent labels. " While planning the lineup, the most important goal was to have the acts best represent our unique and diverse membership, said Patrick Ferrell, Head of Label Relations…
Orchard Co-Founder Issues Warning To Music Industry: ‘You’re Probably Going To Be Replaced’
In this article, Oisin Lunny shares a dire warning from Scott Cohen, the enigmatic music tech pioneer affiliated with company’s like, Spotify, The Orchard, and the British Phonographic Industry. In a recent keynote presentation, Cohen warned a massive industry sea change would likely soon reshape the music business entirely. _________________________________…
WMG Names Eliah Seton As President of Independent Music and Creator Services
Warner Music Group has named Eliah Seton has been named its first President of Independent Music & Creator Services. Seton is bing promoted from his post as President of ADA Worldwide as of WMG’s effort grow its footprint in independent music. Seton’s portfolio will include WMG owned indie distributor ADA…