UK-born Absolute Label Services has unveiled a new product called Anthology, which it describes as an “AI-enhanced” portal for the…
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NewJeans appeal to go independent rejected by Seoul High Court, as latest ruling enforces exclusive contracts with HYBE’s ADOR
NewJeans can’t shake an injunction banning them from participating in “independent entertainment activities” without approval from HYBE-owned label ADOR. On…
Court tells NewJeans they’ll be fined for independent promotional activities, amid contract dispute with HYBE’s Ador
A court in Seoul has ordered K-pop group NewJeans to pay 1 billion won (USD $726,300) per member for each…
Marketing Your Music as an Independent Artist: A Practical Guide
Guest Post by Anna Stephens, Founder of Decent Music PR In today’s music landscape, artists need to wear multiple hats—not…
Global independent music publishing sector was worth $2.8bn in 2023, up 5.7% YoY (report)
The global market value for music publishers – including majors and indies – was EUR €9.8 billion in 2023, which…
The Rise of Indie Gaming: How Independent Developers Are Changing the Industry
Across the whole iGaming sector, games are changing. Rather than players focusing on games from major studios, there has been…
‘Stem is now the most well-funded, well-supported independent player in the distribution space.’
The acquisitive streak of Concord continues to surge in 2025, with the Nashville-headquartered independent music company now plunging into the…
How independent labels and their artists can win the AI race…
MBW Views is a series of op/eds from eminent music industry people… with something to say. Here, Marie Clausen, Managing…
Sony Music wins trademark battle over use of ‘Ultra’ name by Patrick Moxey’s independent publishing company
Patrick Moxey’s independent publishing company, Ultra International Music Publishing (UIMP), will have to change its name on orders from a…