Nacional Records turns 20: An oral history of the indie music label

Nacional Records turns 20: An oral history of the indie music label

When Los Angeles-based entrepreneur Tomas Cookman founded Nacional Records 20 years ago, the label immediately established itself as the defining voice of Latin alternative in the U.S. Cookman’s inaugural release was the luminous, self-titled solo […]

Jorja Smith Label FAMM Demands ‘I Run’ Credit & Compensation

Jorja Smith Label FAMM Demands 'I Run' Credit & Compensation

A live performance from Jorja Smith, whose label is calling for ‘I Run’ credit and compensation. Photo Credit: Justin Higuchi Jorja Smith’s record label is now demanding credit on and compensation for Haven’s “I Run” […]

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Releases New Single ‘Broken And Blind’

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Releases New Single 'Broken And Blind'

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY has released a new single, “Broken And Blind”, via MNRK Heavy / Spinefarm. This is the band’s third single release, preceded by “Lord Humungus” (February 2025) and “The Gallows” (September 2024),leading up […]

Shaboozey Becomes a Label Boss with ‘American Dogwood’

Shaboozey American Dogwood

Photo Credit: Daniel Prakopcyk Shaboozey launches his own record label, American Dogwood, in partnership with his home label EMPIRE—and he’s already signed his first artist. It’s been a big year for Shaboozey, defined by a […]

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Brandon Blackstock's Partner When He Died Was Kelly Clarkson's Former Production Assistant

Brandon Blackstock’s Partner When He Died Was Kelly Clarkson’s Former Production Assistant Who Is Taking Over for Anna Wintour at ‘Vogue’? Shortlist Reveals 2 Names, Including the Rumored Frontrunner Everything Travis Kelce Said About Taylor […]

Swedish House Mafia's Label Streamlines Music Submissions With New Demo Drop Site

Swedish House Mafia's Label Streamlines Music Submissions With New Demo Drop Site

SUPERHUMAN, the record label founded by Swedish House Mafia, has rolled out a new web feature designed to simplify the demo submission process for electronic music producers worldwide. The simplistic, user-friendly microsite allows artists to upload […]

Big Machine Pilots ‘Ascend’ Label Imprint with Joel Klaiman

Big Machine Ascend Label imprint

Photo Credit: Scott Borchetta (Big Machine) & Joel Klaiman (ASCEND4M) / Nick Rau for Ascend Music Big Machine launches a new imprint, Ascend Music, in partnership with music industry exec Joel Klaiman, reuniting Klaiman with […]

Ana de Armas’ Film Needs $95M+ More To Avoid The Flop Label?

Ballerina Worldwide Box Office: Here's How Much It Needs To Break Even

Ballerina Worldwide Box Office: Here’s How Much It Needs To Break Even(Photo Credit –Facebook) From the World of John Wick: Ballerina is a critically acclaimed movie, but it is far from being a financial success. […]

Deadmau5's mau5trap Label Launches 24-Hour YouTube Music Stream

Deadmau5's mau5trap Label Launches 24-Hour YouTube Music Stream

mau5trap, the storied electronic music label founded by deadmau5, has launched “Airplane Mode,” a continuous YouTube channel dedicated to progressive house and melodic techno. The 24-hour streaming channel features music selections curated by the mau5trap team […]