A report based on data from nine prominent independent labels found that independent recorded music companies generate "tangible value and income for artists through long-term partnerships and investment." In 2023, the participating labels generated $239 million in revenue, with 33.5% ($79.9m) distributed to artists. That investment supported the careers of 569 artists across genres and geographies.
The report, 'The Economic and Social Impact of Independent Record Labels', commissioned by global...

Atlantic Music Group has elevated Dave Rocco to the newly created position of Chief Creative Officer at the Warner Music Group company. He joined the label in 2024 as President of Creative. He will continue to report to AMG Chairman and CEO Elliot Grainge.
In his new role, Rocco will "guide the creative strategy for the label group globally." Additionally, he will continue to lead the team that collaborates with the label’s roster of artists on all visual creative elements, including creative s...

NASDAQ-listed independent music company Reservoir Media, has signed a global publishing deal with Brooklyn-based band Say She She, comprised of Nya Gazelle Brown, Sabrina Cunningham, and Piya Malik. The deal includes each member of the band’s catalogue, as well as future works.
Say She She, alongside the members of the funk band Orgone, combine elements of disco, soul, funk, pop, and more. The group’s debut album, 'Prism', which was released in 2022. Since then, the band released their second a...