As music becomes more accessible, new indie artists have started to adapt the qualities of whatever is popular at the moment to attain more engagement and clicks. But when indie artists start to ...

Nettwerk Music Group founders Terry McBride and Mark Jowett will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Libera Awards on June 8 in NYC.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If there is one constant in the music business, it is change — and in the past few years, the rate of change has accelerated ...

Richard Gottehrer, The Orchard co-founder and chief creative officer, reflects on creating the world's largest distributor of independent music.

For at least a few years now, country music has been spilling over into all walks of musical life, and it’s a trend that just keeps ramping up. Pop stars like Beyoncé, Lana Del Rey, Post Malone, and ...

Independent musicians in 2026 have more tools, platforms, and opportunities than ever to build sustainable careers without ...

It’s never easy for independent artists to reach fans and build a career in today’s competitive music industry. But platforms like TuneCore allow musicians to self-release their work to every ...

The company confirmed in a new report that it paid $5 billion to the independent music sector in 2024. By Ethan Millman Music Editor Spotify updated its annual Loud and Clear report on Wednesday, ...

Independent musicians are shaking up the industry, bypassing traditional labels and using digital tools to reach global audiences. With smart distribution, licensing know-how, and creative branding, ...

With the fee hike, independent creators could lose access to the Copyright Claims Board, a more affordable way to pursue ...

The rise of streaming platforms has removed traditional geographic barriers. An artist recording in South London can find ...

Not everybody is happy with the conditions. Roc Nation Distribution has launched a state-of-the-art dashboard designed to help independent artists expand their global reach. Announced on Nov. 17, the ...