AIM CEO Gee Davy has outlined some big challenges for the independent sector, as well as some potential solutions.
Speaking at the AIM Connected conference, the leader of the UK ...
The Worldwide Independent Network (WIN) has released its annual report for 2025-26, which marks two decades of representing the global independent music sector.
The special 20th anniversary report reflects ...
Phoebe Bridgers has achieved her first No.1 solo album with the critically-acclaimed Lost Weekend.
As well as a first solo chart-topper for Bridgers (who previously hit the summit with Boygenius ...
Cooking Vinyl co-founder & chairman Martin Goldschmidt and MD Rob Collins have looked back on four decades of the indie powerhouse as it celebrates its 40th anniversary.
In an exclusive interview ...
The streaming sector is ripe for innovation with new subscription tiers targeting superfans.
Cantilever is a new entrant to the streaming market with a focus on independent artists. Unlike an ...
Britain has another new British Prime Minister from today – music-loving Andy Burnham, the first 6 Music Dad to lead the country. He even turned up to the O2 Silver ...
Partisan Records triumphed in the Independent Record Company category at the Music Week Awards 2026. It’s a trophy they have held before following consecutive wins in 2020 and 2021. ...
British music is undergoing a commercial revival at home and abroad – a turnaround that will be on full display at the BRITs this weekend.
Nominees performing at the ceremony ...
The European Commission has approved Virgin Music Group’s acquisition of Downtown.
The deal was first proposed in December 2024 and came with a $775 million price tag. Since then ...
Bandcamp Friday returned for its first edition of 2026.
For the February 6 edition, Bandcamp once again waived its revenue share, ensuring that artists and labels receive the maximum return ...