Hard Rock to release new WHY album
Hard Rock International launches its 2008 campaign in aid of WHY, centred on the third benefit album 'SERVE3', including John Lennon's 'Give Peace A Chance'.…
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EMI and Warner sign up to new all-you-can-eat download service
EMI and Warner have joined Beggars Group and The Orchard on Datz Music Lounge, a service offering a year of unlimited DRM-free MP3 downloads for £99.99.…
More indie tracks appear on MySpace Music following IODA deal
MySpace Music has added music from thousands of indie labels through a deal with distributor IODA, while the rights body Merlin continues to hold out over terms.…
More indie outrage at MySpace Music
Independent labels have criticised MySpace Music for giving equity to the majors but not to indies, with Merlin and Koch Records among those objecting.…
The Orchard sign up the Wu-Tang Clan
Digital aggregator The Orchard will distribute the WU Music Group catalogue worldwide and help launch a WU Music Mobile Fan Club.…
The Orchard get access to jazz classics
Independent aggregator The Orchard has licensed the MusicMasters jazz catalogue, including Louis Armstrong and Benny Goodman recordings, for digital distribution.…
The Orchard announce Sony/ATV deal
Digital aggregator The Orchard has signed a licensing deal with Sony/ATV covering digital distribution in all territories outside the US.…
AmieStreet enters into Orchard partnership
US download site AmieStreet has licensed its catalogue through independent digital rights aggregator The Orchard, though no major labels have signed up to the site, which is largely unsigned talent.…
The Orchard confirm TVT purchase
The Orchard has bought US indie TVT's recordings catalogue and artist contracts for $6.5 million, subject to court approval.…
Orchard buy TVT assets?
HitsDailyDouble reports that digital rights aggregator The Orchard has bought many assets of US indie TVT, with staff promotions also announced.…
The Orchard renew and expand deal with One Media
Digital distributor The Orchard has renewed its partnership with One Media, which owns rights to 70,000 tracks, and will also represent One Media's Pavarotti recordings.…
Gut sign up to The Orchard
Indie label Gut Records has signed an exclusive worldwide digital distribution deal with The Orchard.…