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It’s About the Money: RouteNote & Last.fm Getting a Divorce

May 26, 2010

Digital distributor RouteNote is now saying 'buh-bye' to Last.fm, based on low royalties. The group informed its members of the change this week, and noted that artists could forge direct relationships with ... Read More...

Live@Midem: Radiohead, Pharrell Not So Sour on File-Sharing

Paul Resnikoff

January 22, 2010

Since the days of Napster, the recording industry has been battling unauthorized file-swapping sites and the fans that love them. But step towards the creative side, and artists often express a different att... Read More...

Sony Music, RED Tapping IODA Distribution Platform

Paul Resnikoff

June 30, 2009

Sony Music Entertainment and its RED Distribution unit are now structuring a digital distribution deal with San Francisco-based IODA, according to information shared with Digital Music News. The partnership ... Read More...

Another Major Exit: The Orchard Signs Wynton Marsalis

Paul Resnikoff

May 12, 2009

The Orchard has now signed Wynton Marsalis to a deal that includes digital and physical distribution, according to details tipped Tuesday to Digital Music News. The broad-reaching deal also covers marketing,... Read More...

Can’t Believe It? T-Pain Suddenly Topping File-Sharing Networks

Paul Resnikoff

December 17, 2008

The man who brought you "I'm Sprung," "I'm N Luv (Wit a Stripper)" and "Bartender" is now enjoying an unexpected jump across P2P networks and radio stations. This time, the track is also a familiar favorite,... Read More...

EMI Considering Outsourced US-Based Distribution

Paul Resnikoff

November 3, 2008

EMI Music is attempting to outsource its US-based distribution chores, according to a raft of recent reports. The duties could be picked up by rivals Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, or War... Read More...

The Orchard Gets Physical; Launches TVT Distribution

Alexandra Osorio

August 19, 2008

The Orchard is now moving into physical distribution, a move that closely follows its acquisition of the distressed TVT Records. The Orchard, best known for its digital distribution and online marketing camp... Read More...

INgrooves Ropes Jimmy Buffett, Paul Wall, Chamillionaire

Alexandra Osorio

July 8, 2008

Digital distributor and label INgrooves has now secured a fresh stable of artist deals, including those involving Jimmy Buffett, Everlast, John Michael Montgomery, Paul Wall, and Chamillionaire, among others. ... Read More...

TuneCore Sweetens the Deal; Spins Flat Rate Proposition

Alexandra Osorio

June 8, 2008

Digital distributor TuneCore is now sweetening the deal with a one-price, one-track distribution plan. The company will soon distribute any artist track across eleven stores for a flat price of $9.99, accord... Read More...

Universal Music Group, INgrooves Strike Strategic Alliance

Paul Resnikoff

March 31, 2008

Universal Music Group is now striking a strategic relationship with San Francisco-based digital distributor and platform INgrooves, according to information confirmed this morning. Sources close to the deal ... Read More...

The Best Kept Secrets Behind Viral Distribution

Paul Resnikoff

March 19, 2008

The path from obscurity has always been a treacherous one for artists, and the internet has only multiplied the competition. But successful bands are frequently adept at finding and energizing their core aud... Read More...

Sand Hill Boosts P2P Monetization; Writes $5 Million Check

Paul Resnikoff

March 5, 2008

Peer-to-peer technology has revolutionized media distribution and consumption, though startups are frequently destroyed by legal and financial quagmires. But the possibilities still seem so rich. More con... Read More...

Utopia Distribution Services Draws Potential Rescue Plan from Universal Music and Sony Music, Regulatory Filings Show

DistroKid Acquires Bandzoogle — Adding Crowdfunding, Mailing Lists, Subscriptions, and Other Direct-to-Fan Tools to Its Platform

OmMuse Is Replacing ‘Noisy,’ Disparate Platforms With an All-Inclusive Hub Of Artist Tools

Songtrust Battled Suspensions from PRS, SACEM, ICE Over Fraudulent and Problematic Accounts, Sources Reveal

One Media IP Re-Inks with The Orchard With a $1 Million Recoupable Advance

It’s About the Money: RouteNote & Last.fm Getting a Divorce

Live@Midem: Radiohead, Pharrell Not So Sour on File-Sharing

Sony Music, RED Tapping IODA Distribution Platform

Another Major Exit: The Orchard Signs Wynton Marsalis

Can’t Believe It? T-Pain Suddenly Topping File-Sharing Networks

EMI Considering Outsourced US-Based Distribution

The Orchard Gets Physical; Launches TVT Distribution

INgrooves Ropes Jimmy Buffett, Paul Wall, Chamillionaire

TuneCore Sweetens the Deal; Spins Flat Rate Proposition

Universal Music Group, INgrooves Strike Strategic Alliance

The Best Kept Secrets Behind Viral Distribution

Sand Hill Boosts P2P Monetization; Writes $5 Million Check