The Orchard has released the latest album in its Ten Bands One Cause series with a limited edition pink vinyl disc featuring tracks from Silversun Pickups, Modest Mouse, El-P of Run The Jewels, Local Natives, Tyler Childers, The All-American Rejects, The Rocky Horror Picture Show Soundtrack, Soccer Mommy, Daryl Hall…
Category archives: Indie Labels
Why Every Indie Needs A PR Ninja
In this piece music industry veteran and experienced music publicist Jamie Roberts shares her knowledge of the world of music PR, and looks at exactly what the role of publicist is, and what to take into account when considering hiring one. __________________________ Guest post from indie.ninja. There are many different…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music
We offer solid advice to the music industry’s scrappy self-starters on the pros and cons of releasing an EP, how to draw more people to your merch table, what to expect when DJing abroad, and so much more! The Downsides Of Releasing An EP Free Online Tools For Crafting Your…
Concord Music Acquires Independiente Records
Concord Music has acquired the London-based record label Independiente Records. Independiente currently serves as a label home to the Scottish rock band Travis, as well as Embrace, So Solid Crew, Archive, Martina Topley-Bird and Paul Weller, among others. Independiente was launched by label veteran Andy McDonald in 1997 after he…
How To Get Into Vinyl On A Tight Budget
Collecting and listening to vinyl can be a delightful hobby for music enthusiasts from all walks of the industry, but the nature of the medium can often make getting into vinyl financially intimidating. Here we look at how to become a vinyl enthusiast on a budget. _______________________ Guest post is…
5 FREE Ways To Promote Music Long Before It’s Released
In this piece Patrick McGuire details the importance of a solid pre-release program, and how it’s necessary for building hype and excitement, growing your audience, and ensuring your release makes the biggest splash possible. _____________________________________ Guest post by Patrick McGuire from the Landr blog Promoting your new music shouldn’t start…
What It’s Like To Be An Artist Today – Ryan Leslie, Emma McGann, Black Coffee, More
Here a variety of different artists and managers working within the Midem hub recount what it’s like to be operating in the music business today, and how changes in technology have effected so many aspects of the industry. _____________________________ Guest post via Midem Artists and managers play a huge part…
Ingrooves Adds 5 In Marketing, Label Development
Digital music distributor Ingrooves has named five new hires to key positions in its Strategic Marketing and Label Development divisions. "These new appointments are reflective of our ability to quickly augment our expertise in key growth areas for our business, namely the electronic, Latin and urban music genres," said Amy…
Embracing Difference: A Look Inside OddChild Music [INTERVIEW]
In this piece we pull back the curtain of London based independent management company/record label OddChild Music, speaking with Artist Manager Luke Bunce about his experience, passions, and what everyday life at OddChild is like. _______________________________ Guest post by Senior Label Manager Cookie Pryce of The Orchard from The Daily…
Americanafest Finalizes 2018 Lineup
The Americana Music Association has finalized an impressive and diverse lineup of live music for AMERICANAFEST 2018 to be help alongside and Americana music conference in Nashville, TN on September 11th – 16th. click on image to enlarge