In fact, the major music companies became adept at using these platforms to break artists and perpetuate their market power; if there’s a breakout song on TikTok, labels rush into an old ...
Columbia Records enjoyed an extraordinary year in 2021, managing to hold the number one spot for 33 weeks—the most in its storied history.
The Grammy Awards get a major snub from major record labels after their surprising announcement on Monday, in the wake of the ...
and Little Simz have opted to release their music independently instead of via the traditional major-label system. But that creative freedom comes at a price — literally. In Business Insider's ...
One of the biggest groups to refuse a major label was Fugazi, who remained with Dischord Records, founded by frontman Ian MacKaye.
Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and Sony Music Group have all canceled their Grammy week events amid the LA ...
Whether you regard yourself as the next big thing, or simply want to understand the diverse network that makes up the Twin CitiesâÄô independent music scene, a grasping of the labels is a step in the ...
Two of the three major music labels were among the week’s few winners. Universal Music Group gained 1.4% to 24.70 euros ($25.75) while Warner Music Group improved 0.9% to $31.45. Elsewhere ...
Zach Epstein has been the Executive Editor at BGR for more than 10 years. He manages BGR’s editorial team and ensures that best practices are adhered to. He also oversees the Ecommerce team and ...