It’s time independent music retail found its VOICE
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Clayworks, a new independent music tech project, has just launched with two new plugins
As major music software companies like Splice and inMusic buy up more and more of the competition, it’s always exciting ...
“The role of the music webstore is becoming less significant”: Independent music webstore Juno Download has shut down
After two decades, Juno Download has called it a day – without any prior notice. The abrupt closure comes as ...
UK-based investor Independent Franchise Partners takes 3% stake in Universal Music Group worth $1.2bn+
A so-called ‘activist’ investor based in London called Independent Franchise Partners (IFP) has built a 3.01% stake in Universal Music ...
Luxury Summerz Declares ‘I’m Fully Independent’ in 2026 (Album Review)
Coming off a prolific 2025 that saw an EP and three singles, Luxury Summerz wastes no time getting 2026 started ...
Zebralution’s Konrad von Löhneysen talks independent distribution and the firm’s €100m-a-year revenue target
MBW’s World Leaders is a regular series in which we turn the spotlight toward some of the most influential industry ...
Independent electronic music giant Armada launches new London creative hub
Armada Music Group has opened a new 7,000-square-foot multifunctional facility in Shoreditch, London. The space is designed to serve as ...
Warner’s Divo Music makes play for independent artists in India via new label Loopd
India has long been a priority for Warner Music Group, as evidenced by the number of M&A deals struck by ...
Warner Music Finland acquires catalog of independent record company Skorpioni
Warner Music Finland has acquired the catalog of independent record company Skorpioni.The indie label announced earlier this year that it ...
Suno and Udio hit with class action lawsuits from independent artist
Suno and Udio have been slapped with another round of copyright litigation, this time by country musician Tony Justice, who ...
