Even if you don’t know Lenka by name, you’ve most certainly heard her music. The multi-talented Australian singer and actress is best known for her song, ‘The Show’, which was featured in the 2011 Oscar-nominated film, Moneyball. And, her song, ‘Everything at Once’, was used in commercials for Microsoft Windows 8 and Disney Movie... Read More →
This week on the charts sees Alex Lahey take out #1 on the Independent Label Albums chart with I love You Like A Brother out through her own label Nicky Boy Records and distributed by Caroline Records. ... Over on the 100% Independent Label Albums chart sees a new #1 also from The Church with their Independent release through MGM called Man Woman Life Death Infinity. ... Vance Joy... Read More →
Off the back of the success of her debut EP, To Whom It May Concern, Sydney based folk indie singer guitarist Alex the Astronaut is back with her new EP See You Soon. Alex has proven herself to be an important voice in a time when it's most crucial to be heard, exemplified in her honesty in tracks such as Not Worth Hiding. A song which earned her praise from Sir Elton... Read More →
AIR ANNOUNCES FIRST NATIONAL MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS OF THE INDEPENDENT MUSIC SECTOR. ... Independent record labels represent 30% of Australian recorded music market share. It had estimated total revenue of over $154 million in the 2014/15 financial year. ... AIR engaged Deloitte Access Economics to analyse the market share of the independent music sector in Australia. Deloitte... Read More →
After a cracking year for independent labels, we spoke to Tom Fraser, manager of Melbourne label and AIR Awards Best Independent Label Nominee, Pieater, about the workings of what he considers his musical family. ... What’s in a name? Why is your label called what you’re called? ... We spent ages thinking about names for our label and just didn't connect... Read More →
Australia’s biggest night for Independent music is just around the corner. The Australian Independent Record Labels Association is thrilled to reveal that the nominees for the ‘Best Independent Label’ are Barely Dressed Records, Elefant Traks, UNFD, Jazzhead, I OH YOU and Pieater. ... Through support from the South Australian Government, 2017's AIR... Read More →
Winner of the 2015 Carlton Dry Independent Label of the Year Award, Milk! Records, was started by Courtney Barnett in 2012 to release her debut EP I've Got A Friend Called Emily Ferris.(Jen Cloher and Courtney Barnett) ... ... Since then it's become home to six more Melbourne based bands/artists. The label is artist run and happy to stay boutique and sustainable. Jen Cloher... Read More →
