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The XX Benefits From Mercury Sales Surge
September 08, 2010 - Global | Indies | Retail
Their Mercury Prize winning debut tops the iTunes albums chart in the U.K. » Full Story
The XX Stunned By Mercury Prize Win
September 07, 2010 - Global | Indies
The London trio picked up the the album of the year award for its self-titled debut. » Full Story
Germany's Ministry Becomes Embassy
September 02, 2010 - Global | Indies
The Berlin record label signals its independence from the U.K. dance music company Ministry of Sound. » Full Story
Sia Leads Australian Indie Awards Nominations
September 01, 2010 - Global | Indies
The Jagermeister Independent Music Awards will be held Oct. 1 in Melbourne. » Full Story
Bonnier Amigo Becomes Cosmos Music
August 31, 2010 - Global | Indies
The Nordic independent music company changes its name following a structural overhaul. » Full Story
Should Etsy Expand Its Music Footprint?
August 30, 2010 - Indies | Retail
There are signs that the online handmade goods marketplace is taking some steps to enter the music market but it could be doing much more. » Full Story
The Windish Agency Expanding Into Los Angeles
August 26, 2010 - Touring | Indies
President Tom Windish plans to temporarily move to Los Angeles in January and run the new branch from a rented space in Silverlake, Los Feliz or the Hollywood Hills. Windish Agency booking agent Amy Davidman will relocate to L.A. in March to head up the division after Windish leaves in April. » Full Story
Will American Apparel's Financial Woes Hurt Indie Merchandisers?
August 23, 2010 - Indies
As the company's financial situation grows more precarious - stocks slid to an all-time low of 75 cents on Friday, down from a high of almost $14 in 2008, as the company reported debts of $120 million and admitted to losing money at a rate of nearly $30 million/ year - are indie merchandisers worried? » Full Story
New Streaming Site Shuffler Targets Indie Crowd
August 23, 2010 - Digital and Mobile
The recently launched Amsterdam-based music streaming site Shuffler offers a new take on Internet radio and music discovery. It's not necessarily the next big thing, but it's definitely a fun way to listen to new music. » Full Story
Report: U.S.-Born Latinos More Tech Savvy Than Foreign-Born
August 02, 2010 - Digital and Mobile | Latin
While Latinos have long been touted as early adapters of new technologies, a new study released by the Pew Hispanic Center found that technology use among foreign-born Latinos continues to lag significantly behind that of their U.S.-born counterparts. » Full Story
Regency Media Acquires Aussie Music Group Shock
August 02, 2010 - Global | Record Labels | Indies
Regency Media, one of the country's largest independent manufacturers and distributors of CDs and DVDs, has acquired the assets of Shock. » Full Story
Dangerbird Records' Jeff Castelaz Cycling For Cancer
July 30, 2010 - Record Labels
In the second week of their 6-year-old son Pablo's treatment for cancer last year at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Dangerbird Records president Jeff Castelaz and his wife, Jo Ann Thrailkill, became very aware that the hospital staff and families around them could use some help. » Full Story
The XX's Label Hoping For Mercury Nomination Uplift
July 23, 2010 - Global | Indies | Rock and Pop
Judging from sales for previous winners, the judges' ultimate choice for the prize should perform well at retail. » Full Story
@New Music Seminar: 5 Must-Know Tips For New Artists
July 21, 2010 - Indies
This year's New Music Seminar in New York wrapped after a series of panels which included "The Creative Conundrum - Increasing Your Odds With Radical Differentiation," a 90-minute no-bull look at how new artists can break their careers wide open. » Full Story
Just Announced: EMI Music Pub, Jonsin, Universal Republic, Aware Records and more
July 14, 2010 - Indies | Publishing
Just signed and recently announced news from the indies and publishing worlds. » Full Story
Wagram Takes Stake In French Indie Tot Ou Tard
July 12, 2010 - Global | Indies
French independent music group Wagram Music has taken a 49% stake in Paris-based Tot ou Tard, home to artists including Yael Naim and Vincent Delerm. » Full Story
Essential Inks European Deal With Vagrant
July 05, 2010 - Global | Indies
Essential Music & Marketing has signed a European services deal with U.S. indie Vagrant. » Full Story
Cocker Says 6 Music Delay Would Be 'Dirty Trick'
July 01, 2010 - Global | Indies
Jarvis Cocker, the former Pulp frontman turned solo artist, issued a rallying cry in defense of BBC 6 Music, the U.K. modern rock and alternative radio station under threat of closure. » Full Story
Cooking Vinyl Signs Charlatans, Underworld
June 23, 2010 - Global | Indies
The U.K. indie has signed the established acts to service and marketing deals. » Full Story
Italian Indie Sugar Revives Insieme Brand
June 23, 2010 - Global | Indies
The former label returns as a management company. » Full Story
Business Matters: Live Nation, EMI, CAA and more
June 17, 2010 - Record Labels | Touring
Opinion and analysis on the day's music business news. » Full Story
French Labels Body UPFI Elects New Prez
June 16, 2010 - Global | Indies
Stephan Bourdoiseau CEO of independent record company and distributor Wagram, will serve for a two-year term. » Full Story
UPDATE: Lesley Bleakley Resigns As Beggars CEO, Matt Harmon Named President
June 15, 2010 - Indies
Bleakley has resigned as Beggars Group U.S. CEO and will be replaced by Harmon, who becomes president of the company. » Full Story
AIM's Wenham Honored With OBE
June 14, 2010 - Global | Digital and Mobile
Alison Wenham, founder, chairman and CEO of U.K. indies trade body AIM, is to be honored with an OBE for services to the creative industries. » Full Story
Watchmen's Alan Moore Confirms London Gigs
June 10, 2010 - Global | Indies
Faith No More's Mike Patton features on Moore's deluxe audio release "Unearthing," but is not confirmed for the shows. » Full Story
 
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