Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Wayne Rash is a technology and science writer based in Washington. REWAVE has created a new consolidated music distribution and ...

Toronto-based technology firm YANGAROO Inc.; however, has developed a solution to modernize this model with their Digital Media Distribution System (DMDS). DMDS allows record labels to send music and ...

In the music business, creating the music is just half the battle. You have to find a way to let people know about your music. At this stage, it's time to treat music like a business. If you feel you ...

Independent artists in 2026 can release music to 150+ platforms while keeping control of their rights. The right distributor depends on budget, release frequency, and the services needed. Combining ...

Whatever kind of elusive street cred indie labels may pursue, it’s never without its fair share of hits and misses and often takes decades to earn a reputation in an industry all too familiar with cut ...

Sony Music-owned music distribution company AWAL has launched in India and South Asia, following the acquisition of OKListen, a digital music platform for independent artists and record labels. Based ...

Advances in AI are shaping a more competitive, data-driven music landscape. Forbes reported how AI is impacting music this year, and how the industry is entering a critical phase. In response, ...