The Association of Independent Music has appointed James Kyllo as General Manager of its new media arm, Musicindie. Kyllo replaces Steve Johnston, who oversaw the division as part of AIM's deal with the company Rightsrouter - that deal has now expired and both parties have decided not to renew it, hence the new appointment.
Commenting on Kyllo's appointment AIM boss Alison Wenham told CMU: "I am delighted that James Kyllo has agreed to run Musicindie for us. I know that he is very experienced and knowledgeable about our new media business, and I am sure he will bring a great deal of professionalism and energy to this important area of our member services. We wish Steve and all at Rightsrouter the very best of luck in the future."
James Kyllo himself added: "AIM is an organisation with which I have always been much in sympathy and I'm excited by the prospect of being involved in making sure that in the world of new media, independent music achieves the profile its quality deserves."