Most independent artists do not fail because the music is bad. They fail because attention disappears before belief forms.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If there is one constant in the music business, it is change — and in the past few years, the rate of change has accelerated ...

Kids' shows, expanded non-alcoholic offerings, and community events are among the ways xBk Live has adapted to new conditions ...

You have heard the word “indie” tossed around so often that it has started to mean everything and nothing at once. People throw it at a genre, a vibe, a production style, a whole Pinterest aesthetic.

In a move that signals a seismic shift in how music is created and consumed, Spotify has joined forces with Universal Music ...

For at least a few years now, country music has been spilling over into all walks of musical life, and it’s a trend that just keeps ramping up. Pop stars like Beyoncé, Lana Del Rey, Post Malone, and ...

The company confirmed in a new report that it paid $5 billion to the independent music sector in 2024. By Ethan Millman Music Editor Spotify updated its annual Loud and Clear report on Wednesday, ...

A new proposed federal law would allow independent musicians to team up to collectively negotiate licenses with AI companies and streaming platforms.

Indeed, many of the issues affecting the indie space in 2026 are double-edged. While many bemoaned the flood of content on DSPs, including AI slop, others believe this will create more demand for ...

Snap has announced the Snapchat Sounds Creator Fund: Its first fund designed to support emerging and independent artists who distribute their music on the app via DistroKid. Starting in August, Snap ...

Not everybody is happy with the conditions. Roc Nation Distribution has launched a state-of-the-art dashboard designed to help independent artists expand their global reach. Announced on Nov. 17, the ...