MMTYs Founder Builds an Independent Artist Ecosystem Focused on Long-Term Careers
In a music world still dominated by major labels, Cali Bam launched More Money Than Yesterday (MMTY) in 2023 with a clear mission:...
News About INDEPENDENT ARTISTS
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SiriusXM Remains a Viable Path for Independent Artists to Gain National Airplay and Royalties
When most radio stations have slipped into algorithmic playlists, SiriusXM still offers a human‑curated lifeline for independent...
SoundCloud Acquires Shuttered Web3 Music Platform Nina Protocol
SoundCloud announced on July 22 2026 that it has purchased Nina Protocol, a decentralized music service that announced its shutdow...
Tunes Music Inc. Expands Multi-Channel Distribution Network to Boost Independent Artist Visibility
On July 12 2026, New York‑based Tunes Music Inc. announced a significant expansion of its multi‑channel distribution network, ...
SmashFest Music Summit 2026: Nashville Conference Highlights AIs Impact on Independent Artists
From the honky‑tonk streets of Nashville to the boardroom of indie music, SmashFest Music Summit 2026 turned a quiet town into a...
Music Market Watch Launches Platform to Empower Independent Artists
On July 2, 2026, Miami‑based Music Market Watch announced the launch of a new online platform aimed at helping independent music...
Independent Artists Gain Access to Royalty Advances from 10 Major Distribution Platforms in 2026
In 2026, independent musicians finally have a new lifeline: royalty‑advance programs from ten of the industry’s biggest distri...
Connecticut Artist Suits Spotify Over Alleged Algorithmic Royalty Cuts
Mark Kratter, a Norwalk attorney and producer of the Mark Kratter Band, filed a lawsuit in the Connecticut Superior Court in Stamf...
Nashville Musician Finds 71% of Discography Used by AI Models Without Permission
Adam Paddock, a Cincinnati‑born musician who has been recording for nearly a decade, discovered that 71 percent of his catalog i...
TIDAL Launches Direct-to-Fan Sales, Giving U.S. Independent Artists 90% of Revenue
TIDAL, the high‑fidelity streaming service owned by Block Inc., has introduced a new Direct‑to‑Fan Sales feature that lets e...
U.S. Vinyl Sales Reach $1.4 B in 2024, Independent Artists Gain New Pressing Opportunities
The vinyl record, long a symbol of analog nostalgia, is back in the spotlight, topping the charts and wallets alike. In 2024, U.S....