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With higher payouts and a growing global market share, Merlin hires new staff to make sure it can keep up. Being an independent label isn’t too bad nowadays.  Just look at the recent numbers. Collectively... Read More...
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Lydia Loveless, an indie artist on Bloodshot Records. Humbolt, an indie-centered streaming music service, vows to pay artists and labels their fair share.  Yet, even before its launch, the company has failed ... Read More...
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