Congratulations to our leader Martin Mills on his inclusion in the annual Billboard Power 100 list.
They wrote: The independent powerhouse that includes the labels 4AD, Rough Trade, Matador, XL and Young — which collectively released hit indie albums last year by Bartees Strange, Horsegirl, The Smile and Belle & Sebastian, among others — closed 2022 by earning a pair of Grammy nominations for breakout band Big Thief, as well as a best rock album nomination for Lucifer on the Sofa by veteran rockers Spoon. The latter band also returned to No. 1 on Billboard’s Triple A chart for the first time in five years. Mills is proud to “contribute to the global strength of independents.”
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July 17, 2024
Introducing ORCA – Organization for Recorded Culture and Arts
The Organization for Recorded Culture and Arts (ORCA) has officially launched, marking the beginning of a groundbreaking think tank, a first for the global music ecosystem, composed of leading independent music labels from around the world. ORCA’s mission is to develop and promote research, data, and qualitative and quantitative evidence that underscore the significant economic, social, and cultural value of music.
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June 25, 2024
Glastonbury 2024!
We have so many of our artists playing the legendary Glastonbury Festival this weekend. If you’re attending, here’s where you should be! Thursday Joy Orbison @ Levels (21:00-22:30) Friday Jamie […]
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June 12, 2024
Congrats to our 2024 A2IM Libera Award winners
BEST DANCE RECORD Romy – Mid Air BEST ELECTRONIC RECORD Yaeji – With A Hammer BEST LATIN RECORD Helado Negro – LFO (Lupe Finds Oliveros) BEST R&B RECORD Sampha – […]
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