Independent Music - Radio Facts

Indie Artists: Music Distribution & Promotion Challenges

Digital and Radio FactsMay 8, 2020April 7, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 7, 2026April 7, 202601

Independent artists navigate the modern music industry balancing free digital distribution platforms with traditional radio opportunities. Learn key strategies for music promotion, distribution, and building...

Radio Facts Legacy|Artists

Indie Artists: Key Tips for Effective Radio Music Promotion

Kevin RossJuly 17, 2019April 7, 2026

by Kevin RossApril 7, 2026April 7, 202601

Essential tips for indie artists seeking radio promotion, including how to research promotion companies, avoid costly mistakes, and maximize marketing budgets....

Industry Passings

Music Industry Vet Dedry Jones has Died

Digital and Radio FactsJuly 26, 2018April 7, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 7, 2026April 7, 20263 1

Music retailer Dedry Jones of The Experience with Dedry Jones was found dead in his Chicago home. He owned The Music Experience store for 28...

Music Publishing

CD Baby Pro Sees150% growth in Royalty Collection

August 10, 2016April 8, 2026

by April 8, 2026April 8, 202602

CD Baby Pro achieved 150% growth in royalty collection, helping over 110,000 independent musicians collect publishing royalties across 90 territories....

Music Business News

Radio Facts , Independent Song Premiere, Your Thoughts?

Digital and Radio FactsJune 29, 2016April 8, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 8, 2026April 8, 202600

RadioFacts premieres a new Urban AC song from an independent artist. Listen to the track and share your thoughts on this emerging R&B talent....

Music Business News

CD Baby & Source3 Create On-Demand Merch for Artists

Digital and Radio FactsOctober 30, 2015April 8, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 8, 2026April 8, 202601

CD Baby partners with Source3 to offer 400,000+ independent artists customized 3D-printed merchandise without upfront costs. The platform enables on-demand production....

Radio Facts Legacy|Streaming and Tech

IndiMusic.tv Launches E-Commerce Channel on Amazon Fire TV

Digital and Radio FactsOctober 30, 2015April 8, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 8, 2026April 8, 202600

IndiMusic.tv launches e-commerce channel on Amazon Fire TV with one-click purchasing via remote. Artists can now monetize music videos directly....

Artists

Tyrese Lands Number One Spot on the Billboard Charts

Digital and Radio FactsJuly 21, 2015April 8, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 8, 2026April 8, 202600

Tyrese achieves his first number one Billboard album with 'Black Rose' after nearly 20 years in music, selling 81,000 units in its debut week....

Music Business News

De La Soul Kickstarter Hits $600K

Digital and Radio FactsMay 8, 2015April 8, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 8, 2026April 8, 202601

De La Soul's Kickstarter campaign for their eighth album 'And the Anonymous Nobody' raised over $600,000, becoming the second largest music project in Kickstarter history....

Not This Social Media and Marketing

Instagram Launches @music to Spotlight Emerging Artists

Digital and Radio FactsMay 1, 2015April 8, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 8, 2026April 8, 202600

Instagram launches @music account to spotlight emerging and unsigned artists. Questlove contributes while Alex Suskind serves as editor for the new platform....

Radio Facts Legacy|Artists

TuneCore Reports Strong Q3 2014 Earnings and New Initiatives

Digital and Radio FactsOctober 15, 2014April 8, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 8, 2026April 8, 202601

TuneCore reports $32 million in Q3 2014 artist earnings, marking 13.2% growth. Hip-hop leads as top genre with $59 million earned since 2006....

Music Business News

Black Toast Music Lands Placements in Three Major Films

HassahnJune 3, 2014April 8, 2026

by HassahnApril 8, 2026April 8, 202600

Black Toast Music secures placements in three major 2014 films including Neighbors, Begin Again, and When the Game Stands Tall, marking expansion into motion pictures....

Radio Facts Legacy|Music Publishing

Kobalt Music Expands into Latin America with Nestor Casonu

HassahnApril 10, 2014April 8, 2026

by HassahnApril 8, 2026April 8, 202603

Kobalt Music Group expands into Latin America with former EMI Latin CEO Nestor Casonu as consultant. The global independent music services company aims to strengthen...

Not This Streaming and Tech

Rumblefish Manages 5 Million Copyrights

Digital and Radio FactsApril 6, 2014April 8, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 8, 2026April 8, 202601

Rumblefish manages 5 million copyrights and generates over 1 billion monthly YouTube views through micro-licensing 80,000 video soundtracks daily....

Music Business News

New Rules: Prince Latest Iconic Artist to Do It His Way

Digital and Radio FactsOctober 17, 2013April 8, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 8, 2026April 8, 202600

Prince releases free download of new song 'The Sweeter She Is' via Twitter. The iconic artist embraces new music industry culture where artists can distribute...

Music Business News

SoundExchange Announces Two New Board Members

Digital and Radio FactsOctober 17, 2013April 8, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 8, 2026April 8, 202601

SoundExchange appoints Jim Mahoney and Darius Van Arman to its Board of Directors, bringing decades of independent music industry expertise to the organization....

Music Business News

Redman: Making His Own Rules in Music

Digital and Radio FactsOctober 14, 2013April 8, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 8, 2026April 8, 202600

Redman joins the growing trend of artists avoiding 360 record deals, announcing plans to release music independently while hinting at a new collaboration with Method...

Radio Facts Legacy|Awards and Events

Luke Harrison’s Comeback Album After 3-Year Break

Kevin RossApril 3, 2013April 9, 2026

by Kevin RossApril 9, 2026April 9, 202600

Electronic artist Luke Harrison (Lucius) announces his return with a new ambient album after a three-year hiatus following The Downbeat Mysteries....

Not This Of Interest

Peep the Trailer: DEMOS Documentary on Artist Success

Digital and Radio FactsFebruary 13, 2013April 9, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 9, 2026April 9, 202601

DEMOS documentary screened at Grammy Museum during Grammy week featuring Black Thought, Talib Kweli, DJ Quik and others making the case for independent music....

Music Business News

Tyrese Discusses Issues w/ Major Labels & Going Independent

Digital and Radio FactsJuly 16, 2012April 9, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 9, 2026April 9, 202600

Tyrese opens up about his challenges with major record labels and explains his decision to go independent. The R&B star discusses creative control....

Not This Radio

Kid Ink on Growth, Hate & Independence

Digital and Radio FactsJune 19, 2012April 9, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 9, 2026April 9, 202600

Kid Ink discusses his artistic growth and journey as an independent artist in candid interview with DJ Whoo Kid....

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UCLARADIO.COM FIGHTING BUDGET CRISIS WITH PLEDGE DRIVE

Digital and Radio FactsMay 13, 2010April 9, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 9, 2026April 9, 202600

UCLA's student-run radio station launches its 3rd Annual Pledge Drive to raise funds for new equipment amid California's budget crisis. The station offers concert ticket...

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Indie Artists: Music Distribution & Promotion Challenges

Indie Artists: Key Tips for Effective Radio Music Promotion

Music Industry Vet Dedry Jones has Died

CD Baby Pro Sees150% growth in Royalty Collection

Radio Facts , Independent Song Premiere, Your Thoughts?

CD Baby & Source3 Create On-Demand Merch for Artists

IndiMusic.tv Launches E-Commerce Channel on Amazon Fire TV

Tyrese Lands Number One Spot on the Billboard Charts

De La Soul Kickstarter Hits $600K

TuneCore Reports Strong Q3 2014 Earnings and New Initiatives

Black Toast Music Lands Placements in Three Major Films

Kobalt Music Expands into Latin America with Nestor Casonu

Rumblefish Manages 5 Million Copyrights

New Rules: Prince Latest Iconic Artist to Do It His Way

SoundExchange Announces Two New Board Members

Redman: Making His Own Rules in Music

Luke Harrison’s Comeback Album After 3-Year Break

Peep the Trailer: DEMOS Documentary on Artist Success

Tyrese Discusses Issues w/ Major Labels & Going Independent

Kid Ink on Growth, Hate & Independence

UCLARADIO.COM FIGHTING BUDGET CRISIS WITH PLEDGE DRIVE

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