If there is one constant in the music business, it is change — and in the past few years, the rate of change has accelerated rapidly, as new technologies, new money, new players and new ideas have ...

As part of Billboard ’s annual Indie Power Players issue, we asked 84 top executives from the independent community what they feel moves the needle for artists in 2025 — from authentic connections, to ...

As music becomes more accessible, new indie artists have started to adapt the qualities of whatever is popular at the moment to attain more engagement and clicks. But when indie artists start to ...

The music landscape keeps shifting beneath our feet. Every year brings a fresh wave of talent, voices you’ve never heard ...

Along with crisp air, colorful leaves, shorter days, and cozy sweaters, the change of season always brings fresh new music. Autumn 2025 is no exception, as we spotlight four rising indie artists ...

The company confirmed in a new report that it paid $5 billion to the independent music sector in 2024. By Ethan Millman Music Editor Spotify updated its annual Loud and Clear report on Wednesday, ...

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As Cool Britannia tries to rule the waves again, here’s what sociologists say listening to indie music says about you 🎧 With ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A one-day Indie music festival is coming to Music City. Visit Music City has announced 615 Indie Live, which is a one-day music event set for Feb. 1, 2025. The event will ...