Mixed Bag Of Mercury Nominees Unveiled July 22, 2008
- Global
| Indies Rock veteran Robert Plant squares off against teenage singer/songwriter Adele on the 12-album shortlist for the 2008 Nationwide Mercury Prize, announced in London this morning. » Full Story
Merlin Cautions Members On Last.fm Program July 10, 2008
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| Digital and Mobile
| Indies Merlin, the global rights body for independent music, has alerted its 12,000-plus members to Last.fm's newly launched artist royalty program, warning some of its license terms and conditions appear "ambiguous" and "open to legal interpretation." » Full Story
TFD Music Opens July 09, 2008
- Indies Downtown Music Publishing and The Film Department (TFD) announced the formation of a new film music company and partnership, TFD Music. » Full Story
EMI Canada, Fusion Strike Deal July 08, 2008
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| Indies EMI Music Canada has inked a deal with Montreal-based Distribution Fusion III Inc. that both companies say will target "growth, customer service and enhancement to artist and label services." » Full Story
Razor & Tie Team With Gary Gersh's TAO July 02, 2008
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| Record Labels Razor & Tie Entertainment and Gary Gersh's The Artist Organization have partnered to sign recording artists. Under the deal, Razor & Tie will provide marketing, sales and distribution to TAO. » Full Story
Roy Harper Albums Get U.S. Releases July 01, 2008
- Indies Several of folk-rock musician Roy Harper's albums will see their first U.S. release through an exclusive distribution deal with Koch Entertainment Distribution and London-based Cadiz Music. » Full Story