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Showing 20 of 53Five leading indie label groups launch a World Environment Day campaign pressing catalog titles on 100% reclaimed vinyl, aiming to make recycled repressing the norm.
AIMPRO launches as the first performance rights organization built for generative AI music creators, introducing new licensing, registration, and royalty models.
Primary Wave’s $100M+ Pete Townshend deal centers on NIL rights and future projects, signaling how heritage artist deals are evolving in the AI era.
Spotify’s Q1 2026 earnings reveal a major AI shift, with remix tools ready for launch and licensing the only barrier, signaling a new distribution model for music.
YouTube Music unveils its 2026 Foundry Class with 24 indie artists from 11 countries, plus a new Rising tier and expanded global grant-and-marketing support program.
LabelWorx has launched Elevate, a $10 million funding program offering capital, strategy, and promotion to help indie electronic labels overcome royalty delays.
Reactional Music wins a $2.8M EU grant to scale gaming music monetization, giving independent labels a new path beyond streaming.
IMPALA wants Spotify, Amazon, and Deezer to scrap royalty thresholds and label track origins so real indie music stands out from AI content.
New York legislators are pushing to ban facial recognition at venues after the MSG scandal. What the independent live sector should take from the precedent being set.
Patreon has cut 20% of its staff as superfan subscriptions decline. The direct-to-fan model isn't dead, but the easy growth phase is over.
The CMA is reportedly arranging industry meetings ahead of a possible Live Nation investigation, after a parliamentary committee found witnesses too scared to speak.
Chartmetric and Splice data shows major genre listening share fell from 46% to 35% since 2021. What the independent sector should do with that finding.
TikTok is testing a Play Full Song feature powered by Apple Music, letting users stream full tracks without leaving the app. Here’s how it works and what artists should know.
YouTube is hosting a free Artists Masterclass on March 18, 2026 covering digital strategy, audience engagement, and monetization. Here’s what artists need to know.
SoundCloud’s 2026 Music Intelligence Report reveals early discovery signals, rising genres, and why their listeners consume nearly 2x more new music than the industry average.
Spotify Marquee and Showcase campaigns now use standard pacing by default. Learn how the 10-day and 14-day windows work, what changed, and how to optimize your budget.
Marshall launched Amplify on March 3, directing 1% of member purchases to grassroots venues via Music Venue Trust. Here's why it matters for indie artists.
Mogul raised $5M led by Yamaha to fix indie royalty tracking. The platform has identified $1.5B in lost royalties and delivers a 20% revenue bump for users.
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