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Industry Chat: A2IM President Rich Bengloff on the State of Indie

Industry Chat: A2IM President Rich Bengloff on the State of Indie

Paste recently asked “Is Indie Dead?” with the answer being that it’s so alive that the term lacks meaning. Yet on the business side of the music business, the concept of independence still has currency—and perhaps more meaning than ever. So to unpack how independents are navigating the constantly reinvented music business, we talked to someone who should know: American Association of Independent Music President Rich Bengloff (A2IM). Here’s our conversation....  read more

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Indie labels unite for Independents Day 08

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While some argue that major labels are digging their graves, independent labels the world over feel they’ve got something to celebrate: none other than their very independence. On July 4, members of the Worldwide Independent Network (WIN) will hold the first-ever ‘Independents Day,’ a multi-layered event that aims to garner recognition and funds for the international independent music industry and related charities.  ...  read more

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