Musicians in the UK are to be offered protections and “transparency” around streaming royalties under a new code published today (31st January). Created by the...
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Big dance music distributor goes under
Amato, the highly respected distribution company responsible for distributing the music of labels like Kompakt, 2020 Vision, Anjunabeats, Distinctive, Cr2, Buzzin' Fly and many more...
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Their new “fan-centric royalties” will pay out based on fan listening times rather than ‘pro rata’
SoundCloud is introducing user-centric royalties for artists using its platform. As SoundCloud describe it, “under the old model, money from your dedicated fans goes into...
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Soon, you’ll be able to upload music directly to Spotify without a label or distributor – here’s what it means for the dance music world...
Yesterday Spotify announced a new feature that allows artists to upload music and releases directly to the streaming platform for free, without a label or...
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A new guidebook for elevating nightlife during difficult times
A Covid Nightlife Guide has been published online.
The brainchild of Morgan Deane, managing partner of 508 Events and founder of Lasher Louis Productions, 'A Light in...
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The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) is calling on government aid for businesses that face devastating costs due to cancellation
The UK's independent festival industry faces collapse due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic without government aid, a new report has shown.
The Association...
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Yaeji also took home an award for International Breakthrough
Little Simz, AJ Tracey, and FKA Twigs were among the artists to receive accolades at the 2020 AIM Awards.
The event, hosted by BBC Radio...
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Sales for digital and physical releases and merch all rose while payment to artists amounted to $270 million...
Bandcamp has shared its financial review from 2017, reporting yet another year of tremendous growth for the independent music platform.
Growth was seen across the...
The company's profits are up by 43%...
Following a bumpy 12 months, SoundCloud announced in October that its annual revenue was up a whopping 43% to almost $28 million.
Thanks to the...
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Tony Allen is the posthumous winner of this year’s Outstanding Contribution To Music Award
Gorillaz’ Damon Albarn will a perform tribute to Tony Allen at the virtual AIM awards 2020.
Taking place today, Wednesday 12th August at 7PM, the...
London-based independent bass label notches up half a century
Funkatech Records is celebrating its 50th release milestone with a bumper release from award-winning producer Far Too Loud and a raft of activity. Funkatech releases...
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The Association of Independent Music (AIM) have called the voluntary code “a milestone”
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It coincides with the independent music company's 25th anniversary this year
Secretly Group has revealed plans to become “carbon positive” within the next five years.
One of the world's biggest independent music companies, Secretly - which...
One of the most realistic vinyl emulators around with its full size 12" platter, independent pitch and tune controls, plus MP3 support and FX built...
One of the most realistic vinyl emulators around with its full size 12" platter, independent pitch and tune controls, plus MP3 support and FX built...
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Listen to 'Let's Sing Let's Dance' now
박혜진 Park Hye Jin has announced the release of her debut album, ‘Before I Die’. The record will land on 10th September via Ninja Tune...