In most label deals, artists sign as independent contractors. And while SAG-AFTRA counts around 3,500 recording musicians among its ranks, a $27,540 annual earnings threshold is one hurdle.

Marvin Gaye was a key component of the Motown sound during the 1960s, but his first number-one on the label felt like an empty victory for the performer.

Kip Moore's 'Solitary Tracks' is out now. Here's some of my fondest moments covering Kip over the past decade-plus.

While this shift is giving artists more independence, the big caveat is they first have to prove themselves to the public.

R&B star Sabrina Claudio has a new label and a new song. On Friday (March 7), the “Better Version” singer released the ...

Universal Music Group has acquired Netherlands-based independent record company 8Ball Music. Established in 2006, the ...

BRITs Rising Star winner and performer Myles Smith has seen a massive boost for his single Nice To Meet You (147.9%) as it returned to the Top 10, surging from No.53 to No.8. Smith’s Stargazing leaped ...

If nobody is going to help us,” says Victor Campos, the lead singer of Barrio Slam and CEO and founder of Mosh For Youth. “We ...

Fast-rising Nigerian artiste Harcher is gearing up to thrill music lovers with two brand-new hit singles, “L.O.V.E” and “JO ...

Like another other agricultural product, several factors go into the cost you pay at the register for olive oil but ...

BRITAIN’S Got Talent fans are only just realising a show choir leader is a popstar signed to Taylor Swift and Adele’s record ...

De Los is heading back to the SXSW Music Festival with a showcase that will feature acts like Conjunto Rienda Real, Arsenal ...