The Unsigned Guide - Latest Music Industry News

Live & Unsigned welcome new judge (Live & Unsigned )

Friday, February 26, 2010 10:23

National contest for unsigned and emerging talent, Live & Unsigned, has announced a new judge to join the team, R&B singer Shola Ama.

Vinyl sales on the up (Glenn Gamboa)

Friday, February 26, 2010 10:10

Although album sales are diminishing it seems that vinyl is enjoying a notable increase in popularity with sales continuing to rise.

Sellaband is saved by buyer (CMU Daily)

Friday, February 26, 2010 10:01

Following their declaration of bankruptcy, a German entrepreneur has now stepped in to buy Sellaband.

The death of A&R? (Paul Rogers)

Friday, February 26, 2010 09:48

Once the job position that many dreamt of, the A&R role is gradually evaporating. This article looks at the how A&R has changed over the years...

Music tech start-up event lands in London (Rassami)

Thursday, February 25, 2010 10:52

A great line-up of speakers are on the schedule for Music 4.5, taking place in London next Thursday 4th March. See full details here...

Rock Sound magazine highlight gigging circuit (CMU Daily)

Thursday, February 25, 2010 10:44

Rock Sound want to bring the essence of the grassroots gig circuit direct to your screen as they air insights from some bands doing the toilet tour rounds via Rock Sound TV.

CMU to share the knowledge on music rights (CMU Daily)

Thursday, February 25, 2010 10:29

The good folks behind CMU Daily have organised a seminar on 3rd March to delve into the realm of music rights. Read on for more details...

Sellaband goes bankrupt (Mathew Ingram)

Tuesday, February 23, 2010 20:53

Sellaband, the “crowdfunding” site for musicians, is bankrupt, according to one of its co-founders and a minority investor in the company, Pim Betist.

Advertising agency to launch new label for unsigned Scottish acts (Jane Bradley)

Tuesday, February 23, 2010 10:15

The advertising agency that brought us Irn-Bru, Leith, has announced plans to start a record label specifically for unsigned Scottish talent. Read on for more details...

Kent record store to highlight local unsigned talent (Kent News)

Tuesday, February 23, 2010 09:58

Good news for unsigned bands and artists local to Ape record store in Tunbridge Wells, as they announce a scheme to help champion emerging talent from the area.

Royalty collection under the spotlight (CMU Daily)

Friday, February 19, 2010 13:29

The Music Managers Forum have taken it upon themselves to launch a committee to look into the way royalty collection is reported to bands and artists by record labels and collection societies in the hope of ironing out issues with digital music.

Where did Public Enemy's fan funding go wrong? (Glenn Peoples)

Friday, February 19, 2010 13:23

Last year Sellaband would pleased to bring Public Enemy into their fold as they aimed to raise money from their fanbase to fund their next release. As time has gone on the band have lost investors and their goal seems to be slipping further and further away. Where did they go wrong with the fan-funded approach?

BPI & UKTI head up music sync mission to LA (UKTI)

Thursday, February 18, 2010 10:54

The BPI and UK Department for Trade & Investment will be heading up a sync licensing mission to LA this April. Read on for more details if you want to join the trip...

Will National Trust rescue Abbey Road? (Helen Pidd)

Thursday, February 18, 2010 10:41

A whirlwind of hype has surrounded EMI's announcement to sell Abbey Road Studios with pleas and appeals to save the studios coming from all corners. Will the National Trust sweep in and save the day?

The Boxer Rebellion discuss pros of being label-less (Dan Reilly)

Wednesday, February 17, 2010 15:05

A band which achieved remarkable success, and all without any backing from a record label, The Boxer Rebellion chat about why they are proud to be independent.

Kerrang and Slicethepie team up to offer airplay for unsigned talent (Charlotte McEleny)

Wednesday, February 17, 2010 14:56

Kerrang Radio have joined forces with Slicethepie to provide more opportunities for unsigned music to be featured on the airwaves. Read on for full details...

MU launches new web platform for musicians (CMU Daily)

Wednesday, February 17, 2010 14:43

Musicians' Union have announced their latest service, Music Supported Here, a site acting as a platform and hub for bands, artists and musicians to discuss and find out more information about copyright in the digital realms.

Enter your band for Get Signed Live (Get Signed Live)

Wednesday, February 17, 2010 13:31

Get Signed Live have more speakers and exhibitors added to the bill, and don't miss your chance to play the main stage of the event via the Demo Mission Derby competition...

The consequences of 'Musicblogocide 2010' (Devin Coldewey)

Monday, February 15, 2010 15:24

What are the consequences of what Google's stance of deleting music blogs seen as violating DMCA?

Pubs, restaurants and hotels win appeal against PPL (BBC News - Entertainment)

Monday, February 15, 2010 15:14

Pubs, restaurants and hotels could share £20m in refunds after winning a court battle over the charges they pay for playing recorded music.