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Sony Music, IODA Create Digital Network
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:41:00 +0100Sony Corp's Sony Music Entertainment, the second largest music company in world, said on Wednesday it made a strategic investment in IODA, a digital distributor of independent music. The move is a sign of a trend by major music companies to tap into the indie music sector's growing importance. More artists are able to use smaller record labels to promote their music as the traditional barriers to physical distribution of CDs become irrelevant in a digital world. Sony Music, home to major artists such as Beyonce and Bruce Springsteen, already has its own independent distribution unit, RED, which will now use IODA's digital distribution as part of the overall Sony Music network. "IODA is a natural extension of our indie strategy," said Thomas Hesse, Sony Music's global president digital. "As entrepreneurs, we think this is a business we'd like to grow and expand and as a result we took an investment." The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Six year-old IODA is one of a growing group of digital music distributors who help smaller labels handle everything from digital rights licensing through to royalty payment administration, as well as promotional support. It has nearly two million songs in its catalog, which it licenses to more than 400 digital storefronts worldwide. Others in the sector include The Orchard and INGrooves, as well as many other smaller players. "Because of the democratization of media and distribution channels, independents have taken on a larger role in the business," said Kevin Arnold, chief executive of IODA. Arnold said his company would benefit from being able to use Sony Music's existing global network of digital technology beyond distributing songs to include everything from ringtones to music videos. Article first published by Yahoo!. Subscribe to the Kerascene Digital Music News Blog to be kept informed of the latest news. Services offered by Kerascene Music include: Easy Digital Distribution, MySpace Marketing, Music Business Email Lists, Music Contracts, Kerascene Recordings... and more: www.kerascene.com. ... (Read complete news)
New Album “In This Place” Available in Select Stores Nationally- Today!
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:48:00 +0100After almost 8 and a half years we have reached the day when our album, In This Place, hits select stores nationally! For those of you who have shared this incredible journey with us we are grateful and happy to share this joyous day! This is a milestone in our career that we are happy [...]... (Read complete news)
Drake Signs With Young Money
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:35:00 +0100Via Mtvnews.com Mixtapes are a movement. For some, giving away music could mean much more than trying to sell their tunes — but Drake played the game right. He started giving away his mixtape So Far Gone earlier this year, and the word of mouth spread with fans, his peers and record-company executives: a recent New York concert found [Warner Music exec] Lyor Cohen in the crowd, standing among screaming fans, along with Kanye West and Talib Kweli. Well, the wait is over: After weeks of speculation, Drake has chosen to go with the home team and sign with Lil Wayne's Young Money Records, according to a source close to the situation. The deal breaks down as a joint venture between Young Money and Cash Money, with Universal Republic distributing. Drake's management was adamant that he should be viewed as an independent artist, although Universal will distribute the project. "Today is a definitely a comfortable day for me, having my team now that's been in place for a couple of years. It's just a great day," Drake told MTV News recently in New York. "It's something new, but it feels familiar." Drizzy is excited about having a corporate push to help with the momentum he's gained independently. "Independent is a funny term," he told MTV News on the set of his video for "Best I Ever Had." "I can go independent, but you need distribution, period. You need somebody to distribute your record and you need that army that a label has to really push the record." So Far Gone became this year's most talked-about mixtape because, in effect, Drake combines the best of both worlds by being a strong singer and rapper. His singing talent is prominent on the tracks "HoustonAtlantaVegas," "Little Bit" and "A Night Off"; his rapping on songs like "Uptown" and "Ignorant Sh--" is as sharp as a broken bottle in a barroom brawl. He rhymes are just as strong: "The game needs change and I'm the muthaf----n' cashier" (from "Successful"); "Account's in the minus, yet I'm rolling round the f---ing city like your highness" ("Say What's Real"). His popularity has gotten so strong that Drake performed — along with Weezy and the Young Money crew — in a prime slot at the BET Awards on Sunday night. Drake's official debut LP, Thank Me Later, is currently in production and due later this year, with Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Jay-Z listed as possible collaborators. This summer, look for Drake on tour with Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy and Soulja Boy Tell'em as part of the Young Money Presents: America's Most Wanted Music... (Read complete news)
Shorties (Michael Jackson, Tiny Vipers, and more)
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:04:00 +0100RIP, Michael Jackson Decider New York interviews Jesy Fortino of Tiny Vipers about her new album, Life on Earth. Decider: You sound more at home than ever over your new, bare-bones songs. What changed for you in approaching this record?...... (Read complete news)
Information About Music Internet
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:58:00 +0100Using the Internet to find music you like to listen to and build your music collection in any style of music is an easy and affordable way to add to your music library as you may easily burn your own CD's or download mp3's to your iPod or other music player. It is likewise a [...]... (Read complete news)
40 Sons and Daughters
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:41:00 +0100How many? Actually, the name of this alternative-rock group from Hamilton, Ontario isn’t all that significant once the listener gets into a song or two. 40 Sons and Daughters puts out some quality rock-and-roll. “My Perfect Enemy” has all that is needed to capture the ears and wallets of the young and energetic listeners. [...]... (Read complete news)
Indie Trades Groups Join Forces
Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:27:00 +0100US independent music trade organization A2IM is joining forces with its UK counterpart AIM to provide members access to databases, contacts lists, "how to" guides and other resources from both markets. The groups are members of the Worldwide Independent Network (WIN) and hope to link similar reciprocal deals with more territories. "Knowledge is power in business, and having access to market information and relevant industry contacts is vital," AIM CEO Alison Wenham told Billboard. "This collaboration between AIM and A2IM will allow members of both to increase their knowledge, contacts and understanding of the market across the pond." Article first published by Hypebot. Subscribe to the Kerascene Digital Music News Blog to be kept informed of the latest news. Services offered by Kerascene Music include: Easy Digital Distribution, MySpace Marketing, Music Business Email Lists, Music Contracts, Kerascene Recordings... and more: www.kerascene.com. ... (Read complete news)
For Wussy Wednesday this week, I am posting “Me and...
Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:19:00 +0100For Wussy Wednesday this week, I am posting “Me and Mia,” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists, off their 2004 album, _Shake the Streets_. This is the best known song by this Bloomfield, NJ band, whose latest album, _Living With the Living_ was released in 2007. This band is about as wussy as they come, but the truth is….they have one brutal cred to their name. The year was 2005. A few college friends and I decided to attend the first ever Plug Independent Music Awards at Webster Hall. The event is an annual award show/concert that celebrates today’s most notable independent artists. The awards span from indie, to hip hop, to latina, to electronica, and to of course, metal. There are also awards for music web sites, magazines, venues, labels, etc. I’m a pretty well-rounded individual and was pretty stoked to see the diverse lineup of artists that were playing that evening. First up was Saul Williams, a hip hop/spoken word artist who happens to be from my hometown in upstate New York. I dig him. Next was DJ act RJD2, who was later joined by rapper Aesop Rock. Then, after standing through the absolute snoozefest that is Sufjan Stevens, Ted Leo & The Pharmacists took the stage. It was obvious that most of the people came to see them. They put on a rockin’ show. I did a little dancing, I must admit. When they were done, about half the crowd left, even though the headliner had yet... (Read complete news)
Twin Cities Independent Music Week on MTV2: Soundset 2009 Highlights + More (Videos)
Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:41:00 +0100Rhymesayers just announced that MTV2 is currently putting on Twin Cities Independent Music Week. I remember hearing that they were getting some footage at Soundset 2009, but I was unsure of what it was all going towards. MTV2 just put up about 8 videos on their website, and because this is a pretty special occasion, I'm reposting all of the hip-hop videos on Midwest Broadcast. Plenty of Atmosphere, P.O.S., and Brother Ali interviews and performance footage. Also, If you hit their website, there are also two additional videos focusing on Minneapolis indie rock band Tapes 'N Tapes. Highlights of Soundset 2009 Atmosphere: "The Waitress" (Live at Soundset 2009) Brother Ali: "Self Taught" (Live at Soundset 2009) Rhymesayers Gives P.O.S. His Voice P.O.S.: "Optimist" (Live at Soundset 2009) Inside P.O.S.'s Home Studio ... (Read complete news)
